Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Sevenoaks
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 + Package

We are recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading Tier 1 Property Services Contractor in Sevenoaks, working on a long-term social housing decarbonisation refurbishment project. With a strong team of 60, including 20 in the commercial division, this role offers excellent job security and progression prospects as part of a 20-year framework.

This vacancy has arisen due to an internal promotion, highlighting the company’s commitment to career development. The successful Quantity Surveyor will initially be responsible for managing £6m worth of work annually, ensuring the financial and contractual aspects of the project are handled efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the commercial and financial management of social housing decarbonisation refurbishments
• Managing cost control, budgeting, and forecasting for projects
• Preparing valuations, tenders, and final accounts
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and the project team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Supporting and mentoring junior commercial team members
• Ensuring compliance with contractual and legal obligations

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally in social housing or property services sectors
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Experience managing multiple projects and working to deadlines
• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification preferred
• Ability to work well within a team and independently

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £55,000 – £65,000, depending on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including car allowance, pension, and healthcare
• Career development and promotion opportunities within a large, stable team
• A 20-year framework, ensuring long-term job security and professional growth

This is an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to advance their career while contributing to important decarbonisation initiatives within social housing.

Build Recruitment Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Build Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.