Senior Quantity Surveyor

Skilled Careers; Orpington; On-site; GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential construction company in Kent is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee multiple new build projects. The role involves commercial management, cost planning, and mentoring junior staff. The successful candidate will enjoy a salary up to £85,000, a car allowance, and annual bonuses alongside the chance for structured career progression. This opportunity promises a supportive environment with real promotion prospects.

Benefits

Car allowance

Annual bonus

Structured progression into management

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial management of residential construction projects.
• Strong understanding of cost planning and procurement.
• Ability to mentor and guide junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of new build housing schemes.
• Oversee cost planning and valuations.
• Work closely with technical teams to meet financial targets.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost planning

Procurement strategies

Subcontractor management

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Kent

Salary : Up to £85,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

Sector : New Build Residential

Career Path : Clear, structured progression into management

The Opportunity

A leading residential housebuilding team in Kent is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of multiple new build residential projects. This is a role suited to someone who thrives in a growing environment, values autonomy, and wants a long-term future with real promotion prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management across multiple new build housing schemes.
• Oversee cost planning, procurement strategies, subcontractor management, and valuations.
• Prepare monthly CVRs and maintain accurate cost forecasting.
• Work closely with the technical and construction teams to ensure projects meet financial targets.
• Provide guidance to junior QS staff and contribute to developing the wider commercial team.

What's On Offer

• Up to £85,000 base salary depending on experience.
• Car allowance + annual bonus.
• Supportive leadership with a proven track record of promoting ...