Your new company
A well-established local main contractor based in the North Kent area seeks an experienced QS to join the stable office team. Working across a mixture of residential, education, care & refurb/insurance schemes, projects are typically in the £1 - 3Mill range, with 4 to 5 live sites running. The role will be based in the head office working closely with an extremely experienced Commercial Director overseeing 2 to 3 schemes. This is a newly created role to support with a gradual expansion off the back of several recent contract awards & client relationships. The role has excellent potential with the plan being for a the role to lead into a director role within the next few years.
Your new role
As QS you will be involved in all aspects of the commercial running of the projects with the support of a commercial director. You will be responsible for pricing, procurement, managing variations, submitting valuations and being the main commercial liaison for your projects with clients, subcontractors and external stakeholders.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced QS with a min of 5 years' experience in a similar role, ideally with a smaller main contractor. You will have worked on JCT contracts previously and have some form of surveying qualification. This is a permanent role based in the North Kent area. Therefore, you must be comfortable with the commute on a long-term basis.
What you'll get in return
A competitive salary within a successful local contractor working within a small but well-established team. This role is also potentially available on a self-employed basis for the right candidate.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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Posted on: 2025-11-25 11:49:32
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Your new company
A well-established local main contractor based in the North Kent area seeks an experienced QS to join the stable office team. Working across a mixture of residential, education, care & refurb/insurance schemes, projects are typically in the £1 - 3Mill range, with 4 to 5 live sites running. The role will be based in the head office working closely with an extremely experienced Commercial Director overseeing 2 to 3 schemes. This is a newly created role to support with a gradual expansion off the back of several recent contract awards & client relationships. The role has excellent potential with the plan being for a the role to lead into a director role within the next few years.
Your new role
As QS you will be involved in all aspects of the commercial running of the projects with the support of a commercial director. You will be responsible for pricing, procurement, managing variations, submitting valuations and being the main commercial liaison for your projects with clients, subcontractors and external stakeholders.
What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced QS with a min of 5 years' experience in a similar role, ideally with a smaller main contractor. You will have worked on JCT contracts previously and have some form of surveying qualification. This is a permanent role based in the North Kent area. Therefore, you must be comfortable with the commute on a long-term basis.
What you'll get in return
A competitive salary within a successful local contractor working within a small but well-established team. This role is also potentially available on a self-employed basis for the right candidate.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Advertiser: Agency
Reference: 4650020
Posted on: 2025-11-25 11:49:32
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Construction jobs in Rochester, Kent
Hays Specialist Recruitment
Up to £29.0 per hour + £29 per hour
Benchmark Joinery (South East) Ltd
Negotiable based on experience
M&E Project Manager - February Start
KHR - Recruitment Specialists
£60000 - £70000 per annum + + Benefits + Bonus + Company Car
Quantity Surveyor / Estimator- Refurbishment
Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd
£70000.0 - £80000.0 per annum + 70 - 80k + package