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Fawkes & Reece; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Pension scheme with employer contrib.

Professional development and training

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece is seeking a freelance Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team in the Maidstone area. You will support procurement, commercial management, and contractual processes across multiple projects, working closely with project managers, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.

The role involves cost control, CVR processes, monthly valuations, and cost reporting to ensure project viability and cost efficiency within a well-established main contractor.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Surveyor within main contracting or general construction.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, Health & Safety requirements, and commercial construction practices.
• Relevant construction or commercial qualification (e.g., RICS, CIOB).
• Strong stakeholder management skills with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.
• IT literate, ideally with experience using COINS, Asta, or similar commercial systems.

Responsibilities

• Procurement & Cost Planning: Prepare and quantify materials, labour, and subcontractor requirements; Support procurement and subcontractor appointment processes; Ensure compliance with company commercial procedures and frameworks; Collaborate with project managers and site teams to ensure cost efficiency and project viability; Maintain adherence to project specifications, programmes, and quality standards.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Cost planning

Cost reporting

Stakeholder management

COINS/Asta IT skills

Education

RICS/CIOB qualification

Tools

COINS

Asta

Job description

A leading main contractor in the Maidstone area is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a freelance basis. This is an excellent opportunity to play a central role in the commercial delivery of a variety of construction projects, working closely with project managers, subcontractors, and supply chain partners.

The commercial team is key to the successful delivery of projects across multiple sectors. In this role, you will support procurement, commercial management, and contractual processes on a range of construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Cost Planning

• Prepare and quantify materials, labour, and subcontractor requirements
• Support procurement and subcontractor appointment processes
• Ensure compliance with company commercial procedures and frameworks
• Collaborate with project managers and site teams to ensure cost efficiency and project viability
• Maintain adherence to project specifications, programmes, and quality standards

Cost Control & Reporting

• Monitor and report on project costs, including variations and site valuations
• Process contractor, subcontractor, and consultant orders and payments
• Manage variation orders and dayworks
• Conduct monthly site valuations and cost reporting
• Undertake the Cost Value Reconciliation (CVR) process
• Produce cost-to-complete forecasts and final account projections

Experience & Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Surveyor within main contracting or general construction
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, Health & Safety requirements, and commercial construction practices
• Relevant construction or commercial qualification (e.g., RICS, CIOB)
• Strong stakeholder management skills with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors
• IT literate, ideally with experience using COINS, Asta, or similar commercial systems
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Life insurance
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Professional development and training opportunities

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established main contractor delivering a wide range of high-quality construction projects across Brighton & sussex . You will be part of a supportive, collaborative team with clear opportunities for career progression and professional development.