Quantity Surveyor

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car package after probation

28 days' holiday

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor for a family-run contractor delivering bespoke residential projects across Kent. You will take ownership of cost planning, procure materials and manage financial reporting from concept to completion.

The role requires degree-qualified QS experience in residential design & build, strong procurement knowledge and excellent negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Experience on residential projects, ideally within a design & build environment.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, cost management and contract administration.
• Experience working with JCT and Design & Build contracts.
• Strong numerical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Commercially astute with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for residential projects from initial cost planning through to final accounts.
• Prepare cost estimates, Bills of Quantities and tender documentation.
• Procure materials and subcontractor packages, ensuring best value and programme alignment.
• Manage valuations, variations and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Carry out cost analysis and value engineering to optimise project budgets.
• Maintain robust cost control and accurate forecasting.
• Liaise closely with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Provide regular commercial updates to senior management.

Skills

Cost management

Negotiation

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (DOE)

Location: Maidstone, Kent (with site travel as required)

Job Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing, family-run design & build contractor specialising in high-quality, bespoke residential projects across Kent and the surrounding areas.

The company delivers a range of new builds, refurbishments and extensions, providing clients with a fully integrated service from concept through to completion. Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor who can take ownership of projects and support their successful delivery.

Quantity Surveyor - Role Overview

• Take full commercial responsibility for residential projects from initial cost planning through to final accounts
• Prepare cost estimates, Bills of Quantities and tender documentation
• Procure materials and subcontractor packages, ensuring best value and programme alignment
• Manage valuations, variations and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle
• Carry out cost analysis and value engineering to optimise project budgets
• Maintain robust cost control and accurate forecasting
• Liaise closely with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams
• Provide regular commercial updates to senior management

Quantity Surveyor - Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• Previous experience working on residential projects, ideally within a design & build environment
• Strong knowledge of procurement, cost management and contract administration
• Experience working with JCT and Design & Build contracts
• Strong numerical, negotiation and communication skills
• Commercially astute with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a team
• Full UK driving licence

Quantity Surveyor - Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 per annum
• Car package available following probation
• 28 days' holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear career progression opportunities within a growing business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment