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Senior Quantity Surveyor - East Kent

Randstad Construction & Property
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Sandwich, Kent CT13 9AL, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major development in Eastry with a dynamic construction group that has over 50 years of experience.
  • The ideal candidate will have experience working with a main contractor on large-scale projects and a degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.
  • This role offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with performance-related incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.
  • The company promotes career progression and has a strong people-first culture, recognized as one of the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For.
  • Candidates should have solid knowledge of design and build contracts and be proactive, detail-oriented, with strong communication and analytical skills.

Shape Your Future with a Growing, Award-Winning Construction Business

We are proud to be supporting our client, a dynamic and award-winning construction group with over 50 years of industry experience, in their search for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major development based in Eastry.

Known for delivering high-quality projects across the UK in the care, residential, education, and retail sectors, our client is experiencing sustained growth and offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled QS to join their team. With a people-first culture and a track record of investing in their employees, this is an ideal role for someone looking to take the next step in their career.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

  • Career Progression - Our client promotes from within, supports continued professional development, and offers clear routes for advancement.

  • Award-Winning Culture - Recognised as one of the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For and holders of the Investors in People Gold accreditation.

  • Meaningful Projects - Be part of projects that improve lives and build stronger communities.

  • Collaborative Environment - Join a supportive, tight-knit team that values communication, integrity, and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage full commercial lifecycle of construction projects, from initial valuation through to final account.

  • Produce and monitor accurate cash flow forecasts in line with project timelines.

  • Lead procurement and administration of subcontractor contracts.

  • Ensure timely and accurate recovery of variations and compliance with relevant legislation.

  • Compile monthly cost/value reconciliations and risk/opportunity reports for senior leadership.

  • Provide clear, professional cost advice and data to internal teams and stakeholders.

  • Support project success through proactive contract management and communication.

What Our Client Is Looking For:

  • A degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.

  • Experience working with a main contractor on large-scale projects.

  • Solid knowledge of design and build contracts.

  • Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.

  • A proactive and detail-oriented mindset, with the ability to manage complex projects.

Salary & Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience + performance-related incentives

  • 6% Employer Pension Contribution

  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Bonus Birthday Off

  • Holiday Buy-Back Scheme for additional flexibility

  • Private Healthcare Scheme

  • 1 Paid Volunteering Day per year

Randstad CPE 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. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.