Senior Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Lead (Kent, Car)

HPRtalent; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

Job summary

HPRtalent is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a Kent-based, permanent, full-time role. You will manage the commercial side from award to final account across a project portfolio, protecting margins and cash flow.

Requirements include roughly 5+ years of UK construction experience, background with main contractors or subcontractors in groundworks/external works, solid QS grounding, and knowledge of JCT contracts. A driving licence is essential. A company car or car allowance is provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quantity surveying experience in UK construction.
• Experience with main contractor or subcontractor in groundworks, landscaping, fencing or external works.
• Solid grounding in quantity surveying; ideally progressed from Assistant QS.
• Strong working knowledge of JCT contracts.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Own the commercial side of a busy portfolio of projects from contract award to final account.
• Protect and grow margin by controlling costs and cash flow; ensure timely valuations and payments.
• Spot on-site changes, price them accurately and secure entitlement.
• Support cost, value and forecast reporting to senior leadership on a monthly basis.
• Lead as the commercial voice alongside Contracts Managers and manage client negotiations for entitlement.

Skills

Quantity surveying

UK construction experience

JCT contracts knowledge

Commercial negotiation

Stakeholder communication

Driving licence

Education

QS degree or professional qualification

Job description

HPRtalent is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a Kent-based, permanent, full-time role. You will manage the commercial side from award to final account across a project portfolio, protecting margins and cash flow.

Requirements include roughly 5+ years of UK construction experience, background with main contractors or subcontractors in groundworks/external works, solid QS grounding, and knowledge of JCT contracts. A driving licence is essential. A company car or car allowance is provided.