Our client is a well-established and growing multi-disciplined surveying consultancy that provides specialist services to the education sector. They are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team, based from their Leicester office. They deliver a diverse range of exciting projects, including swimming pools, sports halls, clubhouses, residential blocks, prefab structures, Victorian/Georgian and post-war buildings, as well as modern office spaces.

This consultancy is a trusted partner to academy trusts nationwide, offering services including building surveying, estates strategy planning, energy consultancy, and funding support.

The successful candidate will be operating as sole QS in the business, working on a round 10 large projects per year, valued at 1million plus. The main responsibility will be assisting the Building Surveyors on large projects, managing financials, subcontractors and JCT contracts.

Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits

Salary: 45k - 65k (DOE).
Car allowance.
Holiday entitlement: 25 days + bank holidays + 3 additional Christmas closure days.
Discretionary bonus scheme.
Pension scheme.
Phone allowance.
Early finish on Fridays.
Support for professional development and chartership.
Hybrid working model to support work-life balance.

Quantity Surveyor Job Overview

Producing detailed Bills of Quantities (BOQ) for projects in the education sector.
Acting as Employer's Agent, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Preparing cost estimates and plans for new-build and refurbishment projects.
Managing project budgets, cost reporting, and advising on procurement strategies.
Collaborating with academy trusts on funding applications and project delivery.
Working on projects across the East and West Midlands.

Quantity Surveyor Job Requirements

Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
Experience: Open to Intermediate to Senior levels, with at least 2-3 years of experience in a consultancy environment.
Strong understanding of cost consultancy, BOQ production, and Employer's Agent duties.
Knowledge of working on education sector projects is desirable but not essential.
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Full UK driving license (essential due to travel requirements).

If you are a motivated Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to make a real difference in the education sector while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative consultancy, this role offers an excellent opportunity to join a thriving team.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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