Quantity Surveyor – Main contractor – Dartford

Bimplus; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Varied and interesting portfolio of项目

Job summary

Hays Construction and Property is seeking an Intermediate to Senior Quantity Surveyor for a well-established main contractor in Dartford. You will manage commercial aspects of multiple projects, ensuring financial performance and contractual compliance across the project life cycle.

You will review subcontract terms, manage payments, variations, final accounts, and cost reporting while liaising with clients and internal teams to support project delivery.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role.
• Experience within a main contractor or relevant specialist subcontractor environment.
• Proven capability in managing multiple small to medium-sized projects simultaneously.
• Strong working knowledge of JCT forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and negotiating subcontract terms and conditions.
• Preparing and managing monthly applications for payment, ensuring timely certification and receipt.
• Identifying, pricing and agreeing variations with client representatives.
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts.
• Managing and negotiating extensions of time.
• Producing accurate monthly cost reports, including Work in Progress and accruals.
• Maintaining regular client liaison and stakeholder communication.
• Working closely with operational teams, including Contracts Managers, site teams and internal finance functions.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Main contractor – Dartford

Hays Construction and Property

Your new company
You will be joining a well-established and growing contractor based in Dartford. The organisation delivers a mix of external packages including high-quality fencing, groundwork, hoarding and temporary work's solutions across a diverse range of sectors. The business has built a strong reputation for technical expertise and long-standing client relationships, operating across multiple projects typically ranging in value from £50k to £1m

Your new role
As an Intermediate to Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple projects concurrently, ensuring strong financial performance and contractual compliance throughout the project life cycle.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and negotiating subcontract terms and conditions
• Preparing and managing monthly applications for payment, ensuring timely certification and receipt
• Identifying, pricing and agreeing variations with client representatives
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts
• Managing and negotiating extensions of time
• Producing accurate monthly cost reports, including Work in Progress and accruals
• Maintaining regular client liaison and stakeholder communication
• Working closely with operational teams, including Contracts Managers, site teams and internal finance functions

What you'll need to succeed

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role
• Experience within a main contractor or relevant specialist subcontractor environment
• Proven capability in managing multiple small to medium-sized projects simultaneously
• A strong working knowledge of JCT forms of contract
• Experience delivering projects typically valued between £50k and £1m
• A professional, adaptable and commercially astute approach
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary unto £60k + package
• Company car or car allowance
• Opportunity to work within a specialist, technically focused sector
• Exposure to a varied and interesting portfolio of projects
• A collaborative working environment with clear opportunities for progression