Senior Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Job summary

Senior Quantity Surveyor required to join a Kent-based independent construction consultancy. You will lead cost management from feasibility through procurement, construction and final accounts, advising clients, architects and contractors to keep costs and risk under control.

The role offers autonomy and opportunities across Kent, London and the South East. The ideal candidate will be degree-qualified in QS or related discipline, with UK PQS experience, MRICS or working towards chartership, and

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related construction discipline.
• MRICS qualification or active progression towards chartership.
• Strong UK PQS or cost consultancy experience.
• Good working knowledge of JCT contracts and UK procurement routes.
• Proven experience managing projects through pre- and post-contract stages.

Responsibilities

• Leading cost management commissions from inception through to completion.
• Preparing feasibility estimates, cost plans and project budgets.
• Managing tender documentation, tender analysis and procurement.
• Overseeing valuations, variations and change control.
• Producing detailed cost reports and commercial forecasts.
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts.
• Advising clients on procurement, contractual and commercial matters.
• Attending client, design team and site meetings.

Education

MRICS qualified or actively working towards chartership

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Maidstone

An established independent construction consultancy based in Maidstone is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work across a varied portfolio of property and construction projects throughout Kent, London and the wider South East.

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will manage commissions from initial feasibility and cost planning through procurement, construction and final account. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will work closely with clients, architects, contractors and wider consultant teams, providing clear commercial advice while maintaining control of project costs, risk and contractual matters.

This role would suit a confident Senior Quantity Surveyor who enjoys the autonomy and direct client contact offered by an independent consultancy. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be expected to lead projects, maintain strong client relationships and support junior members of the team. For an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor, there is excellent scope to take on greater responsibility as the consultancy continues to develop.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Key Responsibilities:

• Leading cost management commissions from inception through to completion
• Preparing feasibility estimates, cost plans and project budgets
• Managing tender documentation, tender analysis and procurement
• Overseeing valuations, variations and change control
• Producing detailed cost reports and commercial forecasts
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts
• Advising clients on procurement, contractual and commercial matters
• Attending client, design team and site meetings

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Candidate Requirements:

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related construction discipline
• Strong UK PQS or cost consultancy experience
• MRICS qualified or actively working towards chartership
• Good working knowledge of JCT contracts and UK procurement routes
• Proven experience managing projects through pre- and post-contract stages
• Strong commercial judgement and client-facing communication skills
• Comfortable managing multiple commissions independently

In Return:

• £65,000 - £75,000 per annum
• Maidstone-based position
• Varied project exposure across Kent and the South East
• High level of project ownership and client contact
• Continued professional development and career progression
• Bonus Scheme (Performative + Garunteed)