Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Maidstone, Kent
Salary: DOE + Benefits

THE OPPORTUNITY

CPXR is recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join an established civil engineering and groundworks contractor based in Maidstone, Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with experience in civil engineering, groundworks, infrastructure or construction who is looking for a role with genuine responsibility and the opportunity to develop their career within a growing contractor.

The role will involve managing the commercial aspects of civil engineering and groundworks projects, including cost control, valuations, variations, subcontractor management, forecasting and final accounts.

The company offers a strong project pipeline, a supportive working environment and opportunities for career progression and professional development.

THE ROLE

• Managing the commercial and contractual aspects of civil engineering and groundworks projects

• Preparing and submitting valuations, applications for payment and final accounts

• Monitoring project costs, budgets and forecasts to ensure commercial performance

• Managing subcontractor accounts, payments, variations and valuations

• Identifying, pricing and negotiating variations and additional works

• Supporting project teams with commercial advice and cost management

• Preparing monthly cost/value reports and providing accurate financial forecasts

• Reviewing contracts, drawings, specifications and project documentation

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor

• Background in civil engineering, groundworks, utilities, infrastructure or construction

• Experience of cost control, valuations, variations, subcontractor management and final accounts

• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes

• Strong commercial, analytical and organisational skills

• Confident communicating with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and relevant commercial/construction software

• Relevant construction or quantity surveying qualification is desirable

Candidates from civil engineering, groundwork, highways, utilities or infrastructure backgrounds will also be considered.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary: DOE

• Competitive benefits package

• Established civil engineering and groundworks contractor

• Ongoing project pipeline

• Training and career progression

• Supportive working environment

APPLY

If you are interested in this Quantity Surveyor opportunity in Maidstone, apply today or contact Lilly at CPXR for a confidential conversation.

Relevant job titles: Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Senior Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Estimator.