Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Maidstone, Kent Head Office
Salary: £50,000 to £80,000 doe + benefits
Permanent – Full Time
A well-established civil engineering and utilities company is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This is a great opportunity for an experienced professional to contribute to infrastructure projects, ensuring financial control, commercial accuracy, and strong stakeholder management.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and manage project budgets, cost reports, and estimates.
* Analyse and monitor project costs to support financial planning.
* Review and assess variations, claims, and invoices.
* Support procurement and supplier management activities.
* Produce and maintain key project documentation.
* Liaise with internal teams, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects remain on track.
* Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and contracts.
* Provide post-project financial reviews and reporting.
Candidate Requirements:
* Proven experience in quantity surveying, cost management, or commercial project support.
* Strong numeracy and financial analysis skills.
* Confident negotiating and managing relationships with contractors, suppliers, and clients.
* Solid understanding of construction and infrastructure processes.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with project software is an advantage.
* Professional approach, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
* Degree or relevant qualification in surveying, construction, or a related discipline desirable.
* Membership of a professional body such as RICS or ICES advantageous.
* Full UK driving licence.
Benefits:
* Company car
* Pension scheme
* Free on-site parking
Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
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