Quantity Surveyor

Bennett & 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

Ongoing training

Clear career progression

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd in Maidstone, Kent is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage residential projects from cost planning through final accounts with site travel as required.

The role offers a salary between £45,000 and £60,000 per year, car package after probation, 28 days’ holiday, a company pension, and ongoing training with clear career progression in a growing family-run contractor.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
• Experience on residential projects in a design & build environment
• Strong procurement, cost management and contract administration knowledge
• Experience with JCT and Design & Build contracts

Responsibilities

• Take full commercial responsibility for residential projects from cost planning to final accounts
• Prepare cost estimates, Bills of Quantities and tender documents
• Procure materials and subcontractor packages with value for money
• Manage valuations, variations and financial reporting
• Carry out cost analysis and value engineering to optimise budgets
• Maintain robust cost control and accurate forecasting
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors and project teams
• Provide regular commercial updates to senior management

Skills

Numerical skills

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Quantity Surveyor (DM47834/1) Maidstone, England

Salary: GBP45000 - GBP60000 per annum

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