54 jobs found in kent

Position: Quantity Surveyor Location : Sittingbourne, Kent (Office-Based) Salary: 40,000 - 60,000 per annum (DOE) Job Overview An established principal contractor delivering high-quality, one-off construction projects is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team. The business operates across heritage restorations, bespoke new builds, offices, care homes, and schools, delivering projects throughout Kent and Southeast London, typically ranging from 50,000 to 2 million. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing project costs from pre-construction through to final account, working closely with directors, site teams, and consultants to ensure projects are delivered commercially and efficiently . Quantity Surveyor - Job Requirements Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry Background across a range of project types, ideally including refurbishment, restoration and new build Strong...

Freelance Quantity Surveyor Long Term Up to £475 per day (Inside IR35) North Kent Immediate Start Your new company You will be joining a leading UK contractor delivering a major, multidisciplinary civil engineering and infrastructure programme in the South East. The organisation is delivering large-scale asset replacement, deep-civils works, and complex engineering packages within a highly regulated environment. This programme involves significant groundwork, structures, utilities interfaces, and specialist construction operations. Your new role As a Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for commercial management across a range of civil and engineering packages. You will manage subcontractor accounts, oversee variations and change events, maintain cost forecasting and CVRs and ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements. What you'll need to succeed Proven experience as a QS on major civils, infrastructure, utilities, tunnelling, or energy-related...

My client, a smaller house builder delivering bespoke homes, are currently seeking a Quantity Surveyor. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor with proven experience working for a housebuilder who is looking to play a key role in managing costs and maximising project profitability from inception through to final account. Key Responsibilities Managing all commercial aspects of multiple new-build residential developments. Preparing and managing budgets, cost plans, and forecasts. Procurement of subcontractors and suppliers. Preparing tender documentation and carrying out tender analysis. Negotiating subcontract agreements and managing subcontractor accounts. Monitoring project costs, valuations, variations, and cash flow. Producing monthly cost/value reconciliation reports. Managing payments, final accounts, and commercial reporting. Working closely with site, technical, and land teams to ensure commercial objectives are...

STE05 Building Surveyor Rail Consultancy Location: Kent / Susses / Wessex or Western Salary - 38,000 - 55,000 MUST have full STE05 competence A Building Surveyor is required to join a rail consultancy on a permanent basis. You will be required to carry out inspections of operation property including station buildings, depots and lineside buildings. Reporting to the Delivery Manager, you will ensure that the inspections are completed to a high standard and in accordance with the relevant industry standards. Proactively planning your day to make sure all access arrangements are in place to successfully carry out the inspections, you will be reliable and conduct yourself in a courteous manger on site. Educated to a degree level in Building Surveying or similar, the successful candidate will have a full STE05 competency. You will have good understanding of materials and defects and be highly computer literate as report writing and using the Citadel software...

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Location: Office based on the outskirts of Canterbury with site visits across Kent and the South East Salary: 30,000 to 45,000 p/a (depending on experience) About the Role We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established residential construction team based on the outskirts of Canterbury. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a residential developer environment, gaining exposure across both commercial and procurement activities on a range of residential construction projects across Kent and the South East. The role will suit someone with 1 to 5 years' experience who is looking to progress within house building, residential development, or main contracting environments. Please note: We are unable to accept applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship to work in the UK and must live in a commutable distance to Canterbury. Key Responsibilities Procurement of...

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Kent Folkestone / Dover Area Permanent Hybrid Working Available An established and growing civil engineering contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Southern Region commercial team. This opportunity offers involvement in major infrastructure projects across Kent, including highways improvements and significant works associated with the Port of Dover. This role is ideally suited to an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take a leading commercial position on complex civil engineering schemes while supporting the development of junior team members. The Opportunity Working closely with project and commercial leadership teams, you will be responsible for driving commercial performance, maintaining financial control, and ensuring projects are delivered in line with contractual and business objectives. Key responsibilities will include: Managing the commercial...

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Refresh division, where you ll play a key role in delivering high-quality refurbishment and building improvement projects. This isn t your typical Senior QS role. Within Refresh, you ll be involved in the commercial journey from early-stage estimating right through to final delivery, giving you full project visibility and real influence at every stage. Our work spans everything from building envelope upgrades and internal fire compartmentation to full-scale room and amenity refurbishments. Why this role stands out: Variety & Challenge: Take on a diverse mix of projects that will continuously develop your skills and keep things interesting. End-to-End Exposure: Play a key role across the entire project lifecycle, not just one stage. Real Growth Potential: Be part of a new and expanding division where your impact will be recognised and your career progression actively...

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Salary: Up to £45k Location: Erith, Kent Headlines A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join one of the UK s leading specialist contractors. This business is known for delivering high-quality façades, drylining, partitions, ceilings, and internal fit-out packages on major schemes across London and the South East. With a proven track record spanning decades and a reputation for excellence, they have built strong partnerships with tier one contractors and developers, working on some of the region s most complex and high-profile projects. This is an exciting chance to join their growing commercial team and build a long-term career with genuine progression opportunities. Your Next Job What You ll Be Doing As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you ll support the commercial team across a range of packages and projects, helping to ensure financial efficiency and successful delivery. Your responsibilities...

Are you an experienced Bid Manager, Estimator or Quantity Surveyor within any of the following sectors: Facades Curtain Walling Windows Doors Are you looking for a new, varied and challenging role, with the ability to commute to Tonbridge, Kent? If so, our established and well respected specialist engineering and contract client, within the facade sector, is keen to hear from you click apply for full job details

Are you an experienced Bid Manager, Estimator or Quantity Surveyor within any of the following sectors: Facades Curtain Walling Windows Doors Are you looking for a new, varied and challenging role, with the ability to commute to Tonbridge, Kent? If so, our established and well respected specialist engineering and contract client, within the facade sector, is keen to hear from you. The Role: Cost Estimation & Bid Preparation Assess technical drawings, specifications, employer's requirements, and client briefs to produce accurate and competitive cost estimates for fa ade works including curtain walling, windows, doors, and cladding systems. Obtain and analyse quotations from suppliers and subcontractors for all material elements of the bid, including aluminium, glass, stone, and steel, as well as systemised fa ade systems (e.g., Aluprof, Reynaers, Sch co). Prepare and submit complete bid packages, ensuring compliance with client tender return requirements,...

Quantity Surveyor - Temp to Perm Opportunity Location: Gillingham, Kent Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum Contract: Temp to Perm (Freelance options also considered) Hill McGlynn is currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor on behalf of our client, a well-established and growing construction company based in Gillingham. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic team delivering a diverse range of residential and commercial construction projects. The successful candidate will initially join on a temp-to-perm basis, with the potential for freelance arrangements for the right individual. The Role As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account. Projects range from £100,000 to £2 million in value and include: Residential refurbishments Commercial refurbishments Extensions New build developments You will work closely with project...

Quantity Surveyor Location: Kent Salary: 60k - 70k PA The Company Our client is a reputable main contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across the commercial, leisure, industrial and mixed-use sectors. Due to continued growth and a recently secured leisure development, they are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to join the project team and take responsibility for the commercial management of the scheme from procurement through to final account. The Role Reporting to the Commercial Manager, the Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for managing all commercial aspects of a leisure construction project, ensuring financial targets are achieved while maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors. The successful candidate will work closely with the site and project delivery teams to maximise project profitability, manage risk and ensure accurate financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities...

Contract Senior Structural Engineer London Immediate Start Inside IR35 Up to c£50 p/h (experience dependant) Contract Senior Structural Engineer A leading firm of Consulting Engineers with multiple office UK wide are looking to hire a Contract Senior Structural Engineer for a 12 month role to start immediately. The role will involve surveys, inspection, carrying out building safety reports and general defect surveys. Due to an increased workload our client is looking for the right individual to start immediately. All applicants must have a minimum of 5 years' experience plus. Chartership or close to being chartered would be advantageous. Hybrid working conditions can be offered with 3 days in the office and 2 from home. All applicants must live within easy commuting distance of Central London. On offer is an hourly rate up to c£50 p/h for the right individual based on an Inside IR35 assignment. Immediate start. For more details on this role please contact Nick...

A Construction Consultancy with an established history and presence in the Southeast, are seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their multi-disciplinary team in Kent. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor's role The Quantity Surveying director is seeking a bright Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding team who are working across a diverse range of residential, education, and health projects for various private and public sector clients. Day to day, the new Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be supporting on pre and post contract tasks, gaining exposure on projects from inception to completion, and also receiving in-house APC support. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor Completed a Quantity Surveying degree or working through a QS apprenticeship 2+ years Quantity Surveying experience Basic pre and/or post contract knowledge Preferably worked within a PQS / Consultancy practice Able to commute to Southeast London / Kent Driving licence & Car In...

Quantity Surveyors with a motivated and ambitious attitude, are now required by a Director of Quantity Surveying, for a construction consultancy in their Kent office. The Quantity Surveyors will be joining at a crucial time of growth as the business have just been awarded 3 new projects all within Hotel and Commercial sectors. The organisation are a national and internationally recognised consultancy. The Quantity Surveyors will be offered hybrid working. The Quantity Surveyor's Role With great support from the key Directors, the new Quantity Surveyors will jump right into a new build Hotel worth £25M, and a refurbish/fit out Hotel scheme worth £11M. Additional projects will have the Quantity Surveyors involved in Commercial fit out schemes across the Southeast. Other project values will range between £1M - £25M. The consultancy would like a Quantity Surveyor who is already on the APC pathway, or has strong intentions to do so. The Quantity Surveyor Quantity...

Senior Quantity Surveyor Construction £60,000 - £70,000 East Kent Factory-Based with Regular Site Travel Permanent - Full Time We are working with an established off site construction business in East Kent to recruit an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of commercial performance across multiple live projects. This is a key role for a commercially strong QS who enjoys being hands on, visible within the business, and regularly involved on site. The Role Full ownership of CVRs, forecasting and cost control Managing projects from order through to final account Control of labour (factory & site), materials and subcontractor costs Driving margin protection, cash flow and risk management Leading commercial discussions with clients, consultants and main contractors Close collaboration with Finance, Production, Design, Construction and Estimating teams Mentoring junior QS/commercial staff and embedding commercial discipline The Ideal...

A well respected and employee focused Construction Consultancy are now looking for an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their Kent team. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor will be joining at a crucial time of growth as the business have just been awarded 3 new projects all within Hotel and Commercial sectors. The organisation are a national and internationally recognised consultancy. The Assistant Quantity Surveyors will be offered tremendous amounts of APC support. The Assistant Quantity Surveyor's Role With great support from the key Directors, the new Assistant Quantity Surveyor will jump right into a new build Hotel worth £25M, and a refurbish/fit out Hotel scheme worth £11M. Additional projects will have the Quantity Surveyors involved in Commercial fit out schemes across the Southeast. Other project values will range between £1M - £25M. The consultancy would like the Assistant Quantity Surveyor who is already on the APC pathway. The Assistant...

A multi-disciplinary construction consultancy with a diverse and supportive team is seeking a Building Surveyor to join their Kent office. This role is ideal for a Building Surveyor who values autonomy and collaboration, offering a varied workload and the chance for continuous progression under the leadership of an open-minded MD focused on exploring innovative approaches. The Building Surveyor Role The successful Building Surveyor will manage a portfolio of mixed clients, including freeholders, developers, building managers, and public sector entities, across a range of building and property types. This role includes delivering contract administration services, conducting building safety assessments, and applying building pathology to diagnose issues and manage project delivery effectively. Key Responsibilities Provide contract administration services and lead on various project stages Assist with building safety initiatives and implement building pathology skills for...

Structural Engineer Sidcup 40k- 48k plus benefits Ready to take the next step in your structural engineering career? Our client is a thriving multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy with an excellent reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across both public and private sector projects. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an ambitious Structural Engineer to join their established team in Sidcup. This is an outstanding opportunity to work on a genuinely varied workload, from residential extensions and refurbishments through to complex new-build developments worth several million pounds. No two projects are the same, offering exposure to a broad range of structural challenges and the chance to rapidly develop your technical expertise. You'll work closely with experienced senior engineers who are committed to helping you succeed. Whether you're already working towards Chartership or planning your route to professional...