Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

A growing and well-established specialist fencing contractor is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team based in Dartford.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Intermediate Quantity Surveyor to join a successful business with a turnover of approximately £7 million, delivering specialist perimeter security and fencing packages for some of the UK’s leading Main Contractors and end-user clients.

The successful Quantity Surveyor will take ownership of multiple projects across a varied portfolio including schools, data centres, commercial developments, industrial facilities, and public sector projects.

The Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for:

• Managing the commercial aspects of multiple fencing and perimeter security projects
• Preparing and submitting monthly applications for payment
• Monitoring, chasing and securing payments from clients
• Identifying, pricing and recovering project variations
• Producing monthly cost reports and WIP reports
• Assisting with forecasting and cash flow management
• Reviewing and administering JCT contracts
• Managing subcontractor accounts where required
• Supporting the commercial team in achieving project profitability targets
• Attending project and client meetings when necessary
• Working closely with project managers, site teams and clients throughout the project lifecycle

The ideal Quantity Surveyor will have:

• A minimum of 5 years’ Quantity Surveying experience
• Experience working for a Main Contractor or Subcontractor
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
• Experience managing projects through the full commercial lifecycle
• Excellent variation management and payment recovery skills
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Good communication and negotiation abilities
• A proactive and organised approach to workload management
• Experience with in fencing, perimeter security, groundworks or a related specialist subcontracting environment would be advantageous

The successful Quantity Surveyor will receive:

• Salary of £50,000+ depending on experience
• Company car
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Stable pipeline of projects and repeat clients
• Exposure to a diverse range of construction projects
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Office-based role with site visits as required

Reference: 22275