Quantity Surveyor

CPR Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

CPR Recruitment is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for an established civil engineering and groundworks contractor in Maidstone, Kent. The role focuses on managing commercial and contractual aspects, with responsibility for cost control, valuations and final accounts.

You will work across civil engineering and groundworks projects, supporting project teams and maintaining client and subcontractor relationships. A strong background in cost management and construction contracts is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or similar role.
• Background in civil engineering, groundworks, utilities, infrastructure or construction.
• Experience with cost control, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial and contractual aspects of civil engineering and groundworks projects.
• Preparing and submitting valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and forecasts to ensure commercial performance.
• Managing subcontractor accounts, payments, variations and valuations.
• Identifying, pricing and negotiating variations and additional works.
• Supporting project teams with commercial advice and cost management.
• Preparing monthly cost/value reports and providing accurate financial forecasts.
• Reviewing contracts, drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Cost control

Valuations

Subcontractor management

Final accounts

Variations

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication with clients

Commercial awareness

Education

Quantity surveying qualification (desirable)

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Salary: DOE + Benefits

THE OPPORTUNITY

CPXR is recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join an established civil engineering and groundworks contractor based in Maidstone, Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with experience in civil engineering, groundworks, infrastructure or construction who is looking for a role with genuine responsibility and the opportunity to develop their career within a growing contractor.

The role will involve managing the commercial aspects of civil engineering and groundworks projects, including cost control, valuations, variations, subcontractor management, forecasting and final accounts.

The company offers a strong project pipeline, a supportive working environment and opportunities for career progression and professional development.

THE ROLE

• Managing the commercial and contractual aspects of civil engineering and groundworks projects
• Preparing and submitting valuations, applications for payment and final accounts
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and forecasts to ensure commercial performance
• Managing subcontractor accounts, payments, variations and valuations
• Identifying, pricing and negotiating variations and additional works
• Supporting project teams with commercial advice and cost management
• Preparing monthly cost/value reports and providing accurate financial forecasts
• Reviewing contracts, drawings, specifications and project documentation
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Background in civil engineering, groundworks, utilities, infrastructure or construction
• Experience of cost control, valuations, variations, subcontractor management and final accounts
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes
• Strong commercial, analytical and organisational skills
• Confident communicating with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and relevant commercial/construction software
• Relevant construction or quantity surveying qualification is desirable

Candidates from civil engineering, groundwork, highways, utilities or infrastructure backgrounds will also be considered.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary: DOE
• Competitive benefits package
• Established civil engineering and groundworks contractor
• Ongoing project pipeline
• Training and career progression
• Supportive working environment

Relevant job titles: Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Estimator