Job Description
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Salary: 45,000 - 60,000 (DOE)
Location: Maidstone, Kent (with site travel as required)
Job Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing, family-run design & build contractor specialising in high-quality, bespoke residential projects across Kent and the surrounding areas.
The company delivers a range of new builds, refurbishments and extensions, providing clients with a fully integrated service from concept through to completion. Due to continued growth and an expanding project portfolio, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor who can take ownership of projects and support their successful delivery.
Quantity Surveyor - Role Overview
Take full commercial responsibility for residential projects from initial cost planning through to final accounts
Prepare cost estimates, Bills of Quantities and tender documentation
Procure materials and subcontractor packages, ensuring best value and programme alignment
Manage valuations, variations and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle
Carry out cost analysis and value engineering to optimise project budgets
Maintain robust cost control and accurate forecasting
Liaise closely with clients, subcontractors and internal project teams
Provide regular commercial updates to senior management
Quantity Surveyor - Requirements
Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline
Previous experience working on residential projects, ideally within a design & build environment
Strong knowledge of procurement, cost management and contract administration
Experience working with JCT and Design & Build contracts
Strong numerical, negotiation and communication skills
Commercially astute with excellent attention to detail
Ability to work autonomously while contributing effectively within a team
Full UK driving licence
Quantity Surveyor - Salary & Benefits
Salary: 45,000 - 60,000 per annum
Car package available following probation
28 days' holiday inclusive of bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Ongoing training and professional development
Clear career progression opportunities within a growing business
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.
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