Role: Quantity Surveyor | Main Contractor / Housebuilder

Location: West Kent, near Tonbridge / Sevenoaks / Maidstone
Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 + Package & Performance Related Bonus
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Arrangement: Office Based with Regular Site Visits
Sector: Residential Construction / Main Contracting

The Opportunity

An established, privately owned housebuilder and main contractor is looking to appoint an ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join its expanding commercial team in West Kent.

The business has built a strong reputation across Kent and is entering an exciting period of growth, with several residential developments already underway and a number of substantial new projects due to commence in 2027.

With a strong pipeline of secured work across Kent, this is an excellent time to join the company, offering the opportunity to become involved in new developments from the early stages while benefiting from long term stability and genuine career progression.

This position would suit an intermediate Quantity Surveyor who has gained solid commercial experience and is looking to take on greater responsibility, with the opportunity to progress towards Senior Quantity Surveyor level.

The role is primarily office based, with regular visits to residential project sites across Kent. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you'll work closely with experienced commercial and construction teams, taking ownership of subcontractor packages and supporting the commercial management of developments.

Unlike larger PLC housebuilders, the business offers a more hands on and collaborative environment, with direct access to senior management, greater autonomy and the opportunity to make a genuine impact as the company continues to expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing subcontractor procurement, tender enquiries and package appointments.

• Managing subcontractor packages from procurement through to final account.

• Assessing subcontractor valuations, payments and variations.

• Assisting with monthly CVRs, cost forecasts and commercial reporting.

• Monitoring project costs, budgets and commercial risks.

• Liaising with Site Managers, subcontractors and suppliers.

• Supporting cash flow forecasting and overall project commercial performance.

• Preparing and negotiating subcontractor final accounts.

Requirements

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential construction, housebuilding or main contracting.

• Strong knowledge of procurement, valuations, variations and cost management.

• Experience managing subcontractor packages.

• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial reporting.

• Strong organisational, numerical and communication skills.

• Commercially aware, proactive and confident working with appropriate autonomy.

• Ambitious and keen to progress towards Senior Quantity Surveyor level.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £55,000 to £65,000 plus package and performance related bonus scheme.

• Exciting new residential developments due to commence in 2027.

• Strong pipeline of secured projects across Kent.

• Genuine progression opportunities towards Senior Quantity Surveyor level.

• Greater commercial responsibility and autonomy as the business grows.

• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced Commercial Manager.

• Long term stability within an established, privately owned construction business.

Interested?

If you're an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking for greater responsibility, career progression and the opportunity to work on exciting new residential projects across Kent, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Philippa for a confidential discussion.

Role: Quantity Surveyor | Main Contractor / Housebuilder

Location: West Kent, near Tonbridge / Sevenoaks / Maidstone
Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 + Package & Performance Related Bonus
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Arrangement: Office Based with Regular Site Visits
Sector: Residential Construction / Main Contracting