Senior Quantity Surveyor — Office & Site Based (Medway)

Xenon Recruitment Limited; Chatham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction recruitment agency is looking for a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor in Chatham. The ideal candidate will manage commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects from pre-contract to final account. Responsibilities include preparing cost plans, managing subcontractors, and supporting delivery teams. This permanent position offers a salary of £45,000 – £60,000, with clear progression routes and support for professional development in a collaborative working environment.

Benefits

Support for RICS/professional development

Clear progression route to Senior/Commercial Management level

Collaborative, professional working environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a Quantity Surveyor or ready to step into Senior level.
• Background with a main contractor or strong subcontractor.
• Experience across commercial and/or residential fit-out and refurbishment projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial and contractual aspects from pre-contract to final account.
• Prepare cost plans, take-offs, tenders, and budgets.
• Support delivery teams across multiple live projects.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Cost control management

Risk management

Knowledge of JCT contracts

Job description

A construction recruitment agency is looking for a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor in Chatham. The ideal candidate will manage commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects from pre-contract to final account. Responsibilities include preparing cost plans, managing subcontractors, and supporting delivery teams. This permanent position offers a salary of £45,000 – £60,000, with clear progression routes and support for professional development in a collaborative working environment.