Senior Quantity Surveyor – Property Development

Strong Recruitment Group Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Strong Recruitment Group Limited in Maidstone is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account. You will collaborate with Directors, project teams, subcontractors and clients across a growing portfolio of schemes.

The role requires a proactive, detail‑driven professional with solid knowledge of procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts, plus the ability to manage multiple projects independently.

Qualifications

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within construction, property development or refurbishment.
• Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Good knowledge of subcontractor procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills.
• Good contractual knowledge, ideally including JCT contracts.
• Able to manage multiple projects and work independently.
• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Quantity Surveying or Construction would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, costs and commercial performance.
• Prepare cost plans, valuations and applications for payment.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, tendering and appointments.
• Assess subcontractor applications and payments.
• Identify, price and manage variations.
• Produce cost reports and commercial forecasts.
• Work closely with Project Managers and site teams.
• Manage final accounts and project close-out.
• Help improve commercial processes as the business grows.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Project management

Procurement

Valuations

Final accounts

Negotiation

Contract knowledge

JCT contracts

Independent work

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

HNC/HND in Construction

Job description

Strong Recruitment Group Limited in Maidstone is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account. You will collaborate with Directors, project teams, subcontractors and clients across a growing portfolio of schemes.

The role requires a proactive, detail‑driven professional with solid knowledge of procurement, valuations, variations and final accounts, plus the ability to manage multiple projects independently.