Senior/Managing Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Main Contractor

Location: Maidstone, Kent
Salary: £80,000 + Car Allowance

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded main contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering a diverse range of projects across Kent and the South East. Due to sustained growth and a strong order book, our client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team based in Maidstone.

The Role
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a key role within the commercial team, overseeing a portfolio of schemes including residential developments, commercial builds, and mixed-use projects. You will manage all costs, contracts, and procurement activities to ensure successful delivery across a variety of project types and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of multiple projects from tender through to final account
• Procurement and management of subcontractors and suppliers
• Preparation of valuations, cost reports, and project forecasts
• Administering contracts in line with company procedures (JCT/NEC)
• Providing accurate financial insight and reporting to senior management
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team

About You

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment
• Exposure to a variety of build types - residential, commercial, or mixed-use preferred
• Strong contractual and financial acumen with excellent attention to detail
• Degree-qualified (BSc Quantity Surveying or equivalent)
• Confident communicator and negotiator with a proactive, team-focused approach

Package

• £80,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• Car allowance and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a respected contractor offering long-term career progression

If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to broaden your project exposure and take the next step with a well-established main contractor, we'd love to hear from you.