Quantity Surveyor
Kenna Recruitment Ltd
Quantity Surveyor
Location: London & South East (Hybrid/Site Based)
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
An established and growing construction and development contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team. With a strong pipeline of projects across the residential, education, healthcare, care and commercial sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business that values collaboration, quality and long-term career development.
The successful candidate will work alongside experienced project and commercial teams, managing the financial and contractual aspects of construction projects from pre-construction through to final account.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing project costs and budgets to ensure commercial success.
- Preparing cost plans, valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
- Procuring subcontractors and managing tender processes.
- Negotiating subcontract agreements and assessing variations.
- Monitoring project expenditure and producing accurate cost forecasts.
- Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities.
- Administering subcontractor accounts and payments.
- Working closely with project managers, site teams and clients to achieve successful project delivery.
- Maintaining accurate commercial records and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry.
- A strong understanding of JCT contracts and construction procurement.
- Excellent commercial awareness and contractual knowledge.
- Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- A proactive, organised and solutions-focused approach.
- A full UK driving licence.
- A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (preferred).
Experience delivering projects within residential, affordable housing, education, healthcare or commercial construction would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Company car or car allowance.
- Performance-related bonus.
- Pension scheme.
- Private healthcare.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression.
- The chance to work on a varied portfolio of high-quality construction projects within a supportive and collaborative environment.
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