Senior Quantity Surveyor
New Senior Quantity Surveyor Position in Kent! Is it time for the next step in your career
Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Central Kent
Salary: Highly competitive
Skilled Careers contact: Mark Dixon (Maidstone branch)
Company Overview
A large Kent-based contractor operating across the South East of England, delivering projects valued between £4–70 million across the education, commercial, industrial and renewables sectors.
Job Overview
We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in main contracting or civil engineering, and proven experience in managing the commercial delivery of a diverse range of projects.
About the Role
Working out of the Central Kent office, your responsibilities as Senior Quantity Surveyor may include:
Managing the commercial aspects of projects up to £70 million in value, including high-value subcontract packages under Design & Build and NEC contracts.
Supporting the pre-construction team in preparing tender documents, contracts and procurement schedules.
Full management of accounts, including procurement, placing orders, payments and final accounting.
Conducting site visits to assess progress and budget compliance.
Undertaking valuations and client variations.
Producing accurate internal and external financial reports, forecasts and liabilities.
Supervising, supporting and mentoring junior team members.
Identifying opportunities to maximise value and reduce costs.
Highlighting risks and developing mitigation strategies.
Advising on contractual claims and disputes throughout the project lifecycle.
About You
Proven experience as a Lead Quantity Surveyor on projects valued at £10m+.
Demonstrable expertise in package procurement and management across high-value, complex scopes.
Proficiency with JCT and NEC contracts.
Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proactive, commercially focused mindset with a keen eye for detail and risk.
Excellent negotiation skills.
Stable career history.
Comfortable working on your own initiative.
What’s on Offer
The opportunity to join a highly stable business with a strong balance sheet and a healthy pipeline of work with repeat clients.
A highly competitive salary.
The chance to work across the South East on complex and rewarding schemes.
What to Do Next
If this role sounds right for you, please click ‘Apply Now’. If it isn’t quite what you’re looking for but you’d like to discuss other opportunities, please contact Mark in the Maidstone branch of Skilled Careers