Quantity Surveyor

Location: Chilton Trinity

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. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.