Quantity Surveyor

Skilled Careers; Dartford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking a Quantity Surveyor in Dartford to join a growing commercial team with a strong workload across the Southern Region. You will take ownership of projects from procurement to final account and drive commercial performance.

This role offers £55,000-£80,000 + package, with realistic progression towards Senior QS and Commercial Management, and opportunities to lead client and subcontractor relationships on multiple schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor in main contractor or sub-contractor on £1m-£15m projects.
• Strong commercial management including CVRs, cost reporting, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Contract knowledge with JCT and/or NEC forms of contract.
• Procurement and subcontract management experience, especially from subcontractor background.
• Commutable to Dartford or based there.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of projects across the Southern Region (£1m-£15m).
• Manage CVRs, valuations, variations, forecasting and financial reporting from procurement through to final account.
• Lead client and subcontractor relationships, including commercial meetings, negotiations and contract administration.
• Manage procurement and commercial packages, identifying cost-saving opportunities, risks and potential improvements.
• Support multiple projects across Dartford and the wider Southern Region, typically two to four schemes.

Skills

CVRs

Valuations

Final accounts

Contract administration

Procurement

JCT/NEC contracts

Client relationships

Job description

Quantity Surveyor required in Dartford, joining a growing commercial team with a strong pipeline of secured construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of projects across the Southern Region, with clear opportunities for progression into Senior QS and Commercial Management positions.

Job Description

• Commercial management of construction projects ranging from approximately £1m-£15m across the Southern Region.
• Manage CVRs, valuations, variations, forecasting and financial reporting from procurement through to final account.
• Lead client and subcontractor relationships, including commercial meetings, negotiations and contract administration.
• Manage procurement and commercial packages, identifying cost-saving opportunities, risks and potential commercial improvements.
• Support multiple projects across Dartford and the wider Southern Region, typically managing between two and four schemes depending on project size and complexity.

Skills / Qualifications

• Quantity Surveyor experience within a main contractor or subcontractor environment, with experience across projects of £1m-£15m.
• Strong commercial management experience, including CVRs, cost reporting, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Contractual knowledge with experience working under JCT and/or NEC forms of contract.
• Procurement and subcontract management experience, particularly for candidates from a subcontractor background.
• Broader construction experience across refurbishment, construction, planned works or specialist projects; candidates based in or able to commute to Dartford are preferred.

This Quantity Surveyor opportunity in Dartford offers £55,000-£80,000 + package, depending on experience, alongside a strong secured workload through 2028/2029 and genuine progression towards Senior QS and Commercial Management positions.