Quantity Surveyor

AMD FM Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AMD FM Ltd in Dartford is seeking a full-time on-site Quantity Surveyor to manage cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents for reactive works, planned maintenance, and projects.

You will perform site visits, measure and value works, assess variations, and prepare interim and final accounts while supporting procurement and contract negotiation to ensure value for money.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost estimating, budgeting, and financial analysis for building services.
• Measurement and valuation of works, bills of quantities, and handling variations.
• Knowledge of FM contracts, procurement processes, and commercial risk management.
• Experience with M&E services (HVAC, electrical, fire safety, water hygiene).
• Proficiency with MS Excel and surveying tools or FM systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and on-site stakeholder management.
• Strong organization and time-management with accurate documentation.
• Degree or professional QS qualification or equivalent experience.
• Membership in a relevant body (e.g., RICS) is advantageous.
• Understanding UK regulations for building compliance and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents for reactive works, planned maintenance, and projects.
• Conduct site visits, measure and value works, assess variations, and prepare interim and final accounts.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to manage financial risk and monitor costs.
• Contribute to procurement activities and assist in contract negotiation.
• Maintain accurate records to support reporting and compliance requirements.

Job description

Company Description

AMD FM Ltd is a UK-based Facilities Management provider offering reactive works, planned maintenance, and project or small remedial works across a wide range of building services. With over 50 years of operation, the company has built a strong reputation for reliability, compliance, and customer-focused service. As a local business, AMD FM Ltd is known for its adaptability, tailoring solutions to meet each client’s specific needs. Services include air conditioning and ventilation, heating and cooling, electrical services and testing, fire risk assessments and associated works, fire alarm maintenance, fire dampers, UPS/generators, water hygiene services, and energy and gas safety certifications. The company is committed to raising standards through innovation and sustainable engineering excellence.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site Quantity Surveyor role based in Dartford. The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for preparing cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents for reactive works, planned maintenance, and project or remedial works. Day-to-day tasks include conducting site visits, measuring and valuing works, assessing variations, and preparing interim and final accounts. The role involves working closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to manage financial risk, monitor project costs, and ensure value for money. The Quantity Surveyor will also contribute to procurement activities, assist in contract negotiation, and maintain accurate records to support reporting and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in cost estimating, budgeting, and financial analysis for building services and maintenance projects.
• Experience in measurement and valuation of works, preparation of bills of quantities, and management of variations and claims.
• Knowledge of construction and FM contracts, procurement processes, and commercial risk management.
• Familiarity with facilities management environments, including M&E services such as HVAC, electrical, fire safety, and water hygiene.
• Proficiency with relevant surveying and office software (e.g., MS Excel, measurement tools, project or FM systems).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively on-site.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Degree or professional qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related construction/commercial discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Membership or working toward membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., RICS) is an advantage.
• Understanding of UK regulations and standards related to building compliance, health and safety, and FM services.