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Senior QS - Main Contractor / Kent
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An extremely well-established regional contractor with over 40 years of experience, specialising in new build, refurbishment, and design & build projects across sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial, heritage, and residential.
Operating primarily across London and the South East, the organisation is currently undergoing a planned phase of expansion, having secured multiple new contracts in recent months, including several larger, flagship schemes. With a strong focus on innovation, workforce development, and client satisfaction, the company continues to strengthen its position as a trusted and forward-thinking contractor. Projects are primarily in the £3 - £10 mill range with a bias towards education, healthcare, and public buildings, both refurb and new build.
Your new role
As Quantity, you will be responsible for managing 2 to 4 live projects, depending on value, across commercial new build and refurbishment schemes. Key responsibilities include full commercial management of assigned schemes, from procurement and subcontractor negotiation through to final account. You will be expected to monitor budgets, manage cost reporting, support contract administration, and ensure financial performance aligns with project objectives. The role requires strong communication skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment. You will be office based in mid-Kent with visits/days on site as required.
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What you'll need to succeed
You will have worked in a similar role within a main contractor or local SME previously. You will be comfortable surveying multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account including monthly CVR's with the commercial manager. A BSc in quantity surveying is highly desirable. This is a permanent role based in the Kent area. Therefore, those applying should be looking for a long-term career move and be comfortable commuting to mid-Kent.
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What you'll get in return
A rare opportunity to join an extremely successful and stable business working on interesting projects across London and the south. Salary is negotiable on experience but competitive and comes with a strong benefits package, including car allowance, generous holiday allowance, and performance-related bonus. The company is also fully supportive of continued learning.
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