Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Job summary

Brandon James Ltd in Maidstone is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on a varied portfolio of projects across Kent, London and the South East. You will manage from feasibility through procurement to final account, maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring value for money.

The successful candidate will be degree-qualified in QS or related field, MRICS or pursuing chartership, and able to guide junior staff while delivering accurate cost reports and

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or related 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.

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.

Skills

Client-facing communication

Commercial judgement

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

MRICS or working towards chartership

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)