Senior Quantity Surveyor

A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Canterbury is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team. The role involves providing commercial expertise and managing contracts within a Tier 1 contractor environment. Candidates should have a strong background in construction management and relevant qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary of £70-88,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package including car allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

Car allowance

Travel allowance

Bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private health care

Death in service

Excellent progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working on 2 stage projects.
• Significant experience in the main contracting market.
• Experience managing contracts between £10 and £40 million.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial expertise to support delivery of contracted work.
• Ensure commercial targets are met.
• Prepare accurate and timely commercial reports.

Skills

Project management

Construction knowledge

Team management

Commercial acumen

Education

HNC / Degree in commercial management

RICS Membership

Tools

Commercial Manager

COINS

Sphere

Job description

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Kent Business)

Details

• Tier 1 Contractor
• Location: Canterbury, Kent
• Project based, with flexibility for occasional remote working
• Project: £25m Education DFE JCT D & B
• Sectors covered: Residential, commercial, education - JCT and NEC, 60/40 new build, refurbishment
• Salary: £70-88,000
• Package: Car allowance, travel allowance, bonus, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private health care, death in service, excellent progression

Role and responsibilities

We are looking for: An experienced and talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial expertise, supporting the delivery of the contracted work within the Southern Home Counties Business of a Tier 1 contractor. You will provide accurate and timely commercial reports and advice to the management team whilst ensuring the contract achieves the appropriate commercial targets.

Company

Our client is an Investors in People Platinum employer providing national construction services to private and public sector customers across a range of markets. They are one of the UK'S most successful Tier 1 contractors. As a progressive and ambitious company, their employees benefit from a safe and rewarding working environment.

Ideal candidates

• Experience working on 2 stage projects and of managing own projects individually
• Significant experience in the main contracting market with experience of working on DFE schemes between £10 and £40 million

Requirements

• As an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will have a good understanding of construction techniques and a HNC / Degree in commercial management or a similar sector related course, and/or RICS Membership
• You should also have strong knowledge of company management systems including commercial and financial (Commercial Manager /COINS/Sphere) as well as proven experience of managing a team of assistant/quantity surveyors on a large contract

What can we offer you

Working in their Kent business, you will be part of a growing and dynamic team of people who are passionate about what they do and enjoy the challenge and pace of work in a hardworking and fun construction environment.

How to apply

Please contact Sally on line or via email or phone to apply for this opportunity

Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveying / Construction