Senior Quantity Surveyor

We are proud to be partnering with a leading housing association, who are looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor on a permanent basis.

This will be a full-time position based in Kent, with hybrid working (2/3 days home working) and a salary of £53,888 - £67,360 plus a Car Allowance of £2,329.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar role ideally managing planned works programmes.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Leading financial management of planned works programmes, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow
• Procuring contracts and managing works through frameworks
• Assessing contractor cost claims and processing monthly valuations
• Managing variations, change control, and final accounts
• Carrying out delay analysis and managing extension of time claims
• Administering contracts across JCT, NEC, and related forms
• Ensuring value for money and driving cost efficiencies across programmes
• Supporting stakeholder relationships across internal teams and contractors
• Mentoring and supporting a Quantity Surveyor apprentice joining in 2026

Experience required:

• Significant experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar role
• Proven experience managing planned works programme and/or framework contracts
• Experience working within social housing, local authority, or a regulated environment

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Strong knowledge of construction contracts (e.g. NEC, JCT)
• Excellent commercial awareness, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively

Rewards and Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working days

Working hours:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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