Quantity Surveyor in Dartford, Kent

We are currently recruiting for an Intermediate to Senior Quantity Surveyor to join Perimeter Solutions Limited, a specialist provider of commercial and high-security fencing systems.

The company delivers projects across sectors including education, industrial facilities, infrastructure, data centres and high-security government environments.

The successful candidate will manage the commercial aspects of multiple projects, working closely with clients, Contracts Managers, installers and the internal Accounts team.

Key Responsibilities

• Review subcontracts and contractual terms before signing.

• Negotiate commercially unsuitable subcontract conditions.

• Prepare and submit monthly applications for payment and follow these through to payment.

• Identify variations and prepare variation quotations.

• Negotiate and agree variations with the client's Quantity Surveyor.

• Agree final accounts and apply for extensions of time where required.

• Maintain strong client relationships and regular communication.

• Prepare monthly cost reports, including accruals and Work in Progress.

• Work closely with installers and Contracts Managers to monitor project costs and progress.

• Liaise with the internal Accounts department and manage commercial deadlines across multiple projects.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong commercial background and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ideally, you will have:

• 5+ years' Quantity Surveying experience.

• Main Contractor or Subcontractor QS experience.

• For subcontractor QS candidates, experience in groundworks, landscaping or fencing is preferred.

• Experience managing multiple smaller-value projects.

• Experience on projects typically valued between £50,000 and £1 million.

• Strong practical knowledge of JCT contracts.

• Previous UK Quantity Surveying experience.

• Experience with valuations, applications for payment, variations, final accounts and extensions of time.

• Strong commercial negotiation and communication skills.

• The ability to work independently while collaborating with operational and finance teams.

RICS membership is not required.

Candidates whose experience has predominantly been on very large £50m+ projects may not be suitable unless they have specifically managed the relevant fencing package.

What We Offer

• £50,000–£70,000 salary, depending on experience.

• Company car or car allowance.

• Permanent, full-time position.

• Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.

• Office-based role in Dartford, with site visits as required.

• Opportunity to work across commercial and high-security fencing projects.

• Varied workload managing multiple projects and client relationships.

If you have the relevant Quantity Surveying experience and are interested in discussing the opportunity, please apply with your CV and a member of the TD Recruitment team will be in touch.

Benefits

• Company car

• Free parking