Senior Quantity Surveyor

New Step Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Privately Owned Housebuilder (Non-PLC) in Maidstone, Kent seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take full commercial responsibility on a £30m+ residential development. The role is site-based with long-term scope, offering autonomy and ownership on a 2+ year scheme.

You will lead commercial activities on site, manage procurement, valuations, forecasts, variations, and final accounts, working closely with project and site teams from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor (essential).
• Main contractor background is essential.
• Experience delivering £20m+ projects.

Responsibilities

• Senior QS reporting to Commercial Manager.
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages.
• Preparation of valuations, cost reports and forecasts.
• Managing variations, change control and final accounts.
• Collaborating with Site Manager and Project Manager to drive performance.
• Leading and mentoring an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.
• Attending site and commercial meetings.
• Ensuring commercial compliance with company procedures.

Skills

Senior QS

Job description

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Company: Privately Owned Housebuilder (Non-PLC)

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Project: Large Residential Development (£20m+)

Duration: 2+ Year Scheme

Working Pattern: Predominantly Site-Based

Salary: Competitive + package (DOE)

A well-established, privately owned main contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take full commercial responsibility for a £30m+ residential development based in Maidstone, Kent.

This is a long-term, site-based role offering genuine ownership of a sizeable project, without the bureaucracy typically associated with PLC housebuilders. You'll be the lead commercial presence on site, working closely with the project and site teams from early stages through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Senior QS, reporting to the Commercial Manager
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages
• Preparation of valuations, cost reports, and forecasts
• Managing variations, change control, and final accounts
• Working closely with the Site Manager and Project Manager to drive performance
• Leading and mentoring an Assistant Quantity Surveyor
• Attending site and commercial meetings
• Ensuring commercial compliance with company procedures

Requirements (Essential)

• Proven experience operating as a Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Main contractor background is essential
• Experience delivering £20m+ projects
• Strong contractual and commercial knowledge
• Comfortable working in a predominantly site-based role
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What's On Offer

• Long-term role on a 2+ year flagship project
• Opportunity to take full commercial ownership of a major scheme
• Non-PLC environment with faster decision-making and greater autonomy
• Stable business with a strong pipeline of work
• Competitive salary and package

If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor with main contractor experience looking for a role offering scale, ownership, and longevity outside of a PLC, this is well worth exploring.

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Company: Privately Owned Housebuilder (Non-PLC)

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Project: Large Residential Development (£20m+)

Duration: 2+ Year Scheme

Working Pattern: Predominantly Site-Based

Salary: Competitive + package (DOE)