Senior Quantity Surveyor

Fawkes & Reece; Tonbridge and Malling; Hybrid; GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property developer in Kent is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage the commercial elements of large-scale housing developments. You will prepare and update project budgets, monitor costs, and assess compliance with contract terms. The ideal candidate should have strong negotiation skills, COINS experience, and live within 30 miles of the Kent office. The position includes a competitive salary up to £75,000 and offers flexibility for remote work.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £75,000

Clear progression path

Company car or car allowance

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in managing project budgets and costs.
• Strong negotiation skills for subcontractor quotations.
• Ability to assess compliance with legal standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage and update project budgets.
• Monitor build costs against budget and forecast final costs.
• Identify cost risks and early opportunities.

Skills

COINS experience

Job description

Overview

Exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a fantastic developer based in Kent. The developer undertakes Volume house building with projects 400+ units per phase and you would be an addition to a growing team and be responsible for managing the commercial element of the development, managing costs on site and liaising with site teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, manage and update project budgets
• Monitor build costs against budget and forecast final costs
• Identify cost risks and opportunities early
• Prepare tender documents and specifications
• Obtain, review and negotiate subcontractor quotations
• Ensure all works are carried out in accordance with contract terms
• Assess completed works on site
• Risk management - ensure compliance with company procedures and legal standards
• Prepare and agree final accounts with subcontractors

Requirements

The ideal candidate will live within 30 miles of the head office in Kent. COINS experience is essential.

In return you will receive

• Competitive package up to £75,000
• Clear progression path and growth opportunities
• Excellent team culture
• Company car or car allowance
• Flex working, up to one day a week from home and flex hours