Job Description:

Quantity Surveyor 

Location: Chatham
Sector: Civil Engineering / Infrastructure / Water

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing Commercial team based in Chatham.

Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will take responsibility for several key accounts on a major project or oversee the commercial and financial management of smaller schemes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven professional looking to develop their career within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare applications, valuations and cost value reconciliations.
• Manage project cost control and forecasting.
• Produce and contribute to monthly commercial reports, including value, cost, profit/loss and cash flow.
• Manage supply chain relationships and subcontractors.
• Support risk and value management processes to optimise project outcomes.
• Mentor and provide commercial guidance to project teams.
• Administer contracts, budgets and commercial software systems.
• Prepare subcontract enquiries, negotiate terms and manage subcontract agreements.
• Ensure contractual documentation and project notifications are maintained accurately.
• Escalate any safety-related commercial risks to site management.
• Liaise regularly with site teams, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Provide contractual advice and support throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

Essential:

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
• Associate Member of RICS (ARICS) or currently working towards APC.
• Previous experience working for a main contractor.

Desirable:

• Experience within the water or utilities sector.
• Knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid working (role dependent).
• Company car or car allowance (role dependent).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional five days.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Health insurance.
• Private medical insurance.
• Additional employee benefits including cycle-to-work scheme, retail discounts, savings platform, family benefits and more.