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.