Senior Quantity Surveyor – Lead on Major Kent Projects

Skilled Careers; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension

Private medical

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Corporate discounts

Save As You Earn

Professional membership

Training & development

Flexible working

Job summary

Skilled Careers is recruiting two Quantity Surveyors for our Kent projects. You will lead commercial delivery from tender to final account on multiple construction contracts with a Tier 1 main contractor. The role requires strong numeracy, contract knowledge (JCT/NEC), and experience with subcontract management.

You will support design and build projects, mentor junior surveyors, and work closely with pre-construction, design, and delivery teams in a busy commercial environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within the building sector for a main contractor.
• Experience with Design & Build projects.
• Knowledge of standard forms of contract (JCT/NEC).
• Experience with subcontract procurement and package management.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• 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 change.
• Lead commercial risk management and reporting.
• Produce monthly reports and CVRs.
• Develop and maintain Cost Plans and forecasts.
• Track expenditure and subcontract liability schedules.
• Procure and negotiate subcontract packages.
• Monitor project financial performance.
• Collaborate with project and operations teams.
• Develop and mentor junior Quantity Surveyors.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder mgmt

Strong communication

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Commercial management

JCT/NEC knowledge

Excel

DB experience

Education

Degree in construction/engineering

MRICS/MCIOB toward

Tools

MS Office

Cost-management systems

Job description

Skilled Careers is recruiting two Quantity Surveyors for our Kent projects. You will lead commercial delivery from tender to final account on multiple construction contracts with a Tier 1 main contractor. The role requires strong numeracy, contract knowledge (JCT/NEC), and experience with subcontract management.

You will support design and build projects, mentor junior surveyors, and work closely with pre-construction, design, and delivery teams in a busy commercial environment.