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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Job in
Kent, Kent County, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-11
Listing for:
Randstad Construction and Property
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-09-11
Job specializations:
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Construction
Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
An established contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to act as the sole commercial job runner for a major, multi-phase residential scheme in East Kent. Valued at £75m+ with over 400 units, this long-term project offers total commercial ownership and clear career progression.
You will take complete financial control of the development while managing and developing an onsite team (currently a QS and an Assistant QS), with scope to expand the team as future phases progress.
Key Responsibilities
Act as sole commercial lead on a multi-million-pound residential development.
Line-manage, mentor, and delegate to an onsite commercial team (QS and AQS).
Oversee full-life cycle financial management, including procurement, subcontract management, monthly CVRs, cash flow forecasting, and final accounts.
Drive commercial strategy, value engineering, and risk management to protect profit margins.
Act as the primary commercial point of contact for senior leadership and project stakeholders.
Requirements
Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor capable of running substantial schemes independently.
Background working with a Main Contractor or a Residential Developer on multi-unit resi developments.
Demonstrated line-management capability with experience developing junior and mid-level commercial staff.
Deep understanding of full-life cycle contract administration and procurement.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience Additional Information / Benefits
car, travel & benefits
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