Quantity Surveyor – Residential, Kent | Growth & Bonus

New Step Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Autonomy

Long-term stability

Job summary

New Step Recruitment is working with a West Kent-based residential contractor and housebuilder to appoint an ambitious Quantity Surveyor. The role will focus on managing subcontractor packages, cost control and robust commercial reporting across multiple Kent projects.

You will report to the Commercial Manager, engage with site teams, and have the chance to progress toward Senior Quantity Surveyor as the company grows.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential construction, housebuilding or main contracting.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, valuations, variations and cost management.
• Experience managing subcontractor packages.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Managing subcontractor procurement, tender enquiries and package appointments.
• Managing subcontractor packages from procurement through to final account.
• Assessing subcontractor valuations, payments and variations.
• Assisting with monthly CVRs, cost forecasts and commercial reporting.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and commercial risks.
• Liaising with Site Managers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Supporting cash flow forecasting and overall project commercial performance.
• Preparing and negotiating subcontractor final accounts.

Skills

Subcontractor procurement

Valuations & payments

Cost management

Contracts & reporting

Communication

Autonomy

Job description

New Step Recruitment is working with a West Kent-based residential contractor and housebuilder to appoint an ambitious Quantity Surveyor. The role will focus on managing subcontractor packages, cost control and robust commercial reporting across multiple Kent projects.

You will report to the Commercial Manager, engage with site teams, and have the chance to progress toward Senior Quantity Surveyor as the company grows.