Quantity Surveyor

Hill McGlynn Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional main contractor near Maidstone is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial project aspects. This role involves preparing cost plans and managing budgets across diverse projects, fostering career development within a supportive team.

Benefits

Car allowance or company vehicle

Pension contribution

Private healthcare

Career development and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a main contracting environment.
• Solid background in new build or refurbishment projects across various sectors.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of projects from inception to final account.
• Prepare and manage cost plans, budgets, and valuations.
• Liaise with site teams, clients, and consultants to ensure financial efficiency.

Skills

Contractual knowledge (JCT/D&B)

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is proud to be representing a highly regarded regional main contractor based near Maidstone, with a strong and diverse pipeline of projects across residential, fit-out, care home, and prison sectors.

As part of their continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute and delivery-focused QS to take ownership of multiple projects and play a key role in the business’s ongoing success.

The Role:

Managing the commercial aspects of projects from inception to final account.

Preparing and managing cost plans, budgets, and valuations.

Managing subcontractor procurement, payments, and variations.

Liaising with site teams, clients, and consultants to ensure financial efficiency.

Reporting to a Commercial Manager or Director, depending on project size.

Ideal Candidate:

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a main contracting environment.

Solid background working on new build or refurbishment projects in residential, fit-out, care or custodial sectors.

Strong contractual knowledge (JCT/D&B).

Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

What’s on Offer:

Competitive base salary of £65,000 per annum.

Car allowance or company vehicle.

Pension contribution.

Private healthcare.

Career development and progression opportunities within a supportive and growing contractor