Quantity Surveyor in Ashford

Energy Jobline AZ; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential development company based in Kent is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor. You will manage cost planning, budgeting, and oversee subcontractor procurement for high-quality residential projects. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in residential construction and excellent communication and negotiation skills. This role offers an attractive salary and the chance to join a supportive team focused on quality projects.

Benefits

Excellent salary package

Long-term career prospects

Involvement in high-quality projects

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential construction or development.
• Strong understanding of cost control, procurement, and contract administration.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently within a small, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all cost planning, budgeting, and financial control throughout each project.
• Prepare tender documents, contracts, and bills of quantities.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, valuations, and payments.
• Monitor project cost performance and ensure delivery within budget and timescales.
• Work closely with site and project teams to ensure commercial objectives are met.

Skills

Cost control

Procurement

Contract administration

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

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Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Kent

Company Type: SME Residential Developer

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established small to medium-sized construction and development company based in Kent. The business builds approximately 20 high-quality residential properties per year and prides itself on a close-knit team environment, where most staff have been with the company for over six years.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all cost planning, budgeting, and financial control throughout each project.
• Prepare tender documents, contracts, and bills of quantities.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, valuations, and payments.
• Monitor project cost performance and ensure delivery within budget and timescales.
• Work closely with site and project teams to ensure commercial objectives are met.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential construction or development.
• Strong understanding of cost control, procurement, and contract administration.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently within a small, collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Excellent salary package for the right candidate, reflective of experience and capability.
• Opportunity to join a stable, supportive team with long-term career prospects.
• Involvement in high-quality, locally focused residential projects.

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