Senior Quantity Surveyor

Randstad Construction Property Engineering; Ashford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Kent. The candidate will manage projects from pre-construction to delivery, ensuring cost control and contractual compliance. Applicants must have HNC/HND in Surveying and experience with regional/national contractors. Strong mathematical, negotiating, and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as SQS with a Regional/National contractor.
• Good understanding of building regulations and legal obligations.
• Knowledge of construction methods and materials.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full project lifecycle from pre-construction to delivery.
• Ensure contractual control and cost management of projects.
• Negotiate final accounts for the best possible outcomes.

Skills

Strong mathematical ability

Excellent communication skills

Negotiating skills

IT skills

Team working skills

Education

HNC / HND in Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Role and Location

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Kent

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary & Package: Very Competitive

Responsibilities

• Exposure to the full project lifecycle with involvement across pre-construction through to project delivery
• Working alongside the project delivery team, to ensure the contractual control and cost management of projects across different sectors
• Managing the commercial aspects of subcontract accounts from procurement to interim and final account agreement
• Being involved with the final account negotiation to ensure the best possible outcome

Requirements

• HNC / HND in Surveying or equivalent
• Proven experience as the SQS with a Regional / National contractor
• A good understanding of building regulations and legal obligations
• A good knowledge of construction methods and materials
• Strong mathematical and IT ability
• Negotiating and networking skills
• Excellent communications skills
• Good team working skills

Interested in the above opportunity?

Please contact Sam for more information.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.