Senior Quantity Surveyor
Dartford, Kent
Up to £65,000 Car Allowance Package
A well-established and growing specialist Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) contractor based in Dartford is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of multiple projects across the social housing sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to step into a senior position with real influence, working closely with company directors and operational teams to drive commercial performance across a growing project portfolio.
The Role
You will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from pre‑contract through to final account, ensuring strong financial control while maintaining excellent relationships with clients and supply chain partners.
Working closely with Directors, Contracts Managers and operational teams, you will play a central role in protecting the commercial position of the business while supporting its continued growth.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Leading the commercial management of multiple projects from tender through to final account
* Creating and maintaining project forecasts, budgets and cashflow
* Acting as the primary commercial contact for clients
* Preparing interim valuations, applications for payment and priced schedules
* Managing and agreeing variations and change control
* Reviewing and assessing subcontractor applications
* Negotiating and agreeing final accounts
* Providing commercial input at tender and pre‑contract stages
* Undertaking contract take‑offs and preparing scopes of work
* Leading commercial negotiations with clients, subcontractors and suppliers
* Producing weekly and monthly commercial performance reports
* Attending client progress and commercial meetings
Additional Responsibilities
As a senior member of the commercial team, you will also:
* Provide commercial leadership and best practice
* Support and mentor junior commercial staff as the business grows
* Work closely with Directors, Contracts Managers, Site Managers and production teams to manage cost, risk and change
* Lead commercial and cost review meetings
* Contribute to the development and improvement of commercial systems, controls and procedures
* Build and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business and future project awards
Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry
* Experience delivering large‑scale projects
* Experience working within social housing, local authorities or housing associations
* Strong knowledge of construction contracts
* A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying
* Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
* Strong organisational and planning skills
* The ability to work both independently and within a team environment
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
* A full UK driving licence
Experience within FRA or fire safety related works would be beneficial but is not essential.
What’s on Offer
* Salary up to £65,000
* Car allowance
* Competitive benefits package
* Opportunity to join a growing specialist contractor
* A senior position working closely with company leadership
* Long‑term career progression as the business continues to expand
If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to join a growing contractor where you can play a key role in commercial delivery and business growth, we would welcome your application.
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