Senior Quantity Surveyor

Skilled Careers; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical options

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Training and career development

Flexible working

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for opportunities in the Maidstone area, Kent. This role will head up commercial delivery on multiple projects, overseeing tenders, cost plans, and change management for a leading UK main contractor.

You will manage subcontract packages, risk, and contractual matters from tender to final account, working closely with pre-construction, design, and delivery teams. MRICS/MCIOB qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in building sector with main contractor exposure.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven track record from tender to final account.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial delivery from tender through final account.
• Produce contractual notices and manage subcontract packages.
• Carry out interim assessments and manage change.
• Lead commercial risk management and reporting (CVRs).
• Maintain detailed cost plans and track expenditure.
• Mentor junior quantity surveyors.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

Contract knowledge

Excel

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

MRICS / MCIOB

Tools

Cost-management systems

Job description

Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Maidstone area, Kent

Contract type: Permanent

Sector: Building / main contractor

Salary: £ very competitive + comprehensive package

Target start date: October / November 2026

The role

Due to major project awards across Kent the need has arisen to recruit for a Senior Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team heading up Kent's construction contracts. This Senior Quantity Surveyor will take the lead on a wide range of construction project within thismulti-disciplinary UK top 20 Tier 1 main contractor you will be working closely with the pre-construction, design, delivery and wider commercial teams.

As an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor you will manage the commercial delivery of projects from tender through to final account, taking responsibility for commercial control, subcontract packages, risk, reporting and contractual matters.

Key responsibilities include

• Manage all commercial aspects from tender through to final account.
• Produce and issue commercial/contractual notices.
• Manage subcontract work packages.
• Carry out interim assessments and manage subsequent change.
• Lead commercial risk management, identifying and mitigating risks.
• Produce and present detailed monthly reports and CVRs.
• Produce and maintain detailed Cost Plans.
• Track and forecast expenditure.
• Maintain detailed subcontractor liability schedules.
• Manage procurement and subcontract negotiations.
• Monitor project financial performance.
• Work closely with project and operational teams.
• Develop and mentor junior Quantity Surveyors.

About you

• This advert is aimed at an experienced commercial professional with strong construction-sector experience and successful candidates will have
• A stable CV
• Extensive experience working within the building sector of theconstruction industryfor a main contractor.
• Experience of Design & Build projects.
• Good understanding of construction processes and commercial management.
• Knowledge of standard forms of contract, particularly JCT and/or NEC.
• Experience with subcontract procurement and package management.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with commercial/cost-management systems would be advantageous.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider project team.
• A relevant degree and/or practical experience in a commercial construction environment.
• Professional membership of RICS or CIOB, with MRICS/MCIOB or equivalent professional qualification advantageous.

What is on offer for a Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave, with the opportunity to purchase additional holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private medical options for eligible salaried employees
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle-to-Work scheme
• Corporate discounts
• Save As You Earn share scheme
• Paid annual membership of a recognised professional institution relevant to your role
• Training and career-development opportunities
• Flexible/agile working arrangements where appropriate

Career Development

This UK Top 20 main contractor provides the opportunities to develop your position through structured training, mentoring and professional development, including support for employees working towards professional membership