Quantity Surveyor

  • Skilled Careers
  • Dartford, London
  • 08/10/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor required in Dartford, joining a growing commercial team with a strong pipeline of secured construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of projects across the Southern Region, with clear opportunities for progression into Senior QS and Commercial Management positions.

Job Description

  • Commercial management of construction projects ranging from approximately £1m £15m across the Southern Region.
  • Manage CVRs, valuations, variations, forecasting and financial reporting from procurement through to final account.
  • Lead client and subcontractor relationships, including commercial meetings, negotiations and contract administration.
  • Manage procurement and commercial packages, identifying cost-saving opportunities, risks and potential commercial improvements.
  • Support multiple projects across Dartford and the wider Southern Region, typically managing between two and four schemes depending on project size and complexity.

Skills / Qualifications

  • Quantity Surveyor experience within a main contractor or subcontractor environment, with experience across projects of £1m £15m.
  • Strong commercial management experience, including CVRs, cost reporting, valuations, variations and final accounts.
  • Contractual knowledge with experience working under JCT and/or NEC forms of contract.
  • Procurement and subcontract management experience, particularly for candidates from a subcontractor background.
  • Broader construction experience across refurbishment, construction, planned works or specialist projects; candidates based in or able to commute to Dartford are preferred.

This Quantity Surveyor opportunity in Dartford offers £55,000 £80,000 + package, depending on experience, alongside a strong secured workload through 2028/2029 and genuine progression towards Senior QS and Commercial Management positions.

If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking for greater responsibility and long-term career development within a growing Southern Region commercial team, apply today or contact James Maloney at Skilled Careers for a confidential discussion.

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