Quantity Surveyor

Xenon Recruitment Limited; Chatham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency is looking for a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor in Chatham. The ideal candidate will manage commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects from pre-contract to final account. Responsibilities include preparing cost plans, managing subcontractors, and supporting delivery teams. This permanent position offers a salary of £45,000 – £60,000, with clear progression routes and support for professional development in a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Support for RICS/professional development

Clear progression route to Senior/Commercial Management level

Collaborative, professional working environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor or ready to step into Senior level.
• Background with a main contractor or strong subcontractor.
• Experience across commercial and/or residential fit-out and refurbishment projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial and contractual aspects from pre-contract to final account.
• Prepare cost plans, take-offs, tenders, and budgets.
• Support delivery teams across multiple live projects.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Cost control management

Risk management

Knowledge of JCT contracts

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor

£45,000 – £60,000

Permanent

Office & Site Based - Medway, Kent

We are supporting a Main Contractor with recruiting Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing construction business with a strong pipeline of work across commercial offices, retail, hospitality and residential schemes, offering long-term progression and exposure to varied projects.

The Job

As Quantity Surveyor you will manage all commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects from pre-contract through to final account, ensuring effective cost control, value for money, risk management, and contractual compliance across commercial and residential fit-out and general building projects.

Key responsibilities :

• Full commercial management from pre-contract through to final account
• Preparing cost plans, take-offs, tenders and budgets
• Subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts
• Working under JCT contracts, including Design & Build
• Supporting delivery teams across multiple live projects
• Office-based role with regular site visits

What you will need

• 5+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor (or ready to step into Senior level)
• Background with a main contractor, or a strong subcontractor
• Experience across commercial and / or residential fit-out and refurbishment projects
• Strong knowledge of JCT forms of contract
• Confident managing costs, subcontractors and commercial risk

What’s on offer :

• Salary £45,000 – £60,000 (DOE)
• Permanent position with long-term stability
• Clear progression route to Senior / Commercial Management level
• Support with RICS / professional development
• Collaborative, professional working environment