Quantity Surveyor – New Build & Heritage Projects (Kent, £45k - £58k)
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Due to continued growth and an increasing workload, we are looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to strengthen our commercial team.
This is a newly created role, working alongside the directors and Contracts Manager, supporting the commercial function across a range of projects typically between £100k and £2m, with increasing opportunities on projects up to £3m–£4m.
The role will work closely with our existing commercial lead, providing additional capacity across live projects while supporting the wider business as it continues to grow.
*Role includes:*
* Commercial management of multiple live projects, including valuations, variations and cost reporting * Subcontractor procurement, package management, valuations and payment recommendations * Preparing and maintaining cost/value reconciliations (CVRs) and forecasts * Managing change control and agreeing variations with clients and subcontractors * Supporting final account agreement on both subcontract and main contract side * Carrying out re-measures and take-offs where required to support commercial control * Working closely with site teams to maintain cost, programme and quality outcomes * Client-facing communication, building strong working relationships while protecting commercial position
*Requirements:*
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment * Experience working on refurbishment and/or new build projects (heritage experience beneficial) * Strong measurement and re-measure skills, with a practical and methodical approach * Confident managing subcontractors and commercial processes independently * Good commercial awareness with the ability to manage risk and change * Clear communicator, able to build trust with clients, subcontractors and internal teams * Comfortable working in a small, office-based team with real responsibility
*Why this role is different:*
* Newly created position due to business growth and increasing project workload * Opportunity to work closely with directors and influence commercial processes * Projects typically £100k – £2m, with growth into £3m–£4m schemes * Genuine variety – heritage, refurbishment and bespoke projects * No corporate structure – direct access to decision makers * Stable pipeline of work with long-term opportunity
*Salary & Package:*
* £45,000 – £58,000 depending on experience, with flexibility for the right candidate * 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (31 days total) * Company pension * 45p per mile for business mileage (excluding commuting) * Discretionary annual bonus * Free on-site parking * Reasonable flexibility around working hours where required
*The role:*
* Full-time, office-based in Sittingbourne * Long-term opportunity within a stable, growing business
*To apply:*
Please apply with your CV and a brief summary of your experience, including the types and values of projects you have worked on. Visit www.gransdens.com for further info.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00-£58,000.00 per year
Benefits: * Additional leave * Company pension * Flexitime * Free parking * On-site parking * Sick pay
Application question(s): * Are you based in Kent and willing to travel to Sittingbourne and construction sites in Kent?
Experience: * Construction Quantity Surveying: 5 years (required)
Language: * English (required)
Work Location: In person
- Location:
- Gb
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Admin