Quantity Surveyor – New Build & Heritage Projects (Kent, £45k - £58k)

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Gransden Construction Ltd are a well-established Kent-based main contractor delivering refurbishment, heritage and new build projects across the South East.

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:
Newnham
Salary:
£45,000 - £58,000 a year
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Admin