Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Social Housing Reactive Maintenance National Contractor Kent Region
Salary:
Up to £80,000 Benefits Home/Hybrid Working

A leading national contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in the Kent region.

This role offers a mix of home working and site visits to branches across Kent, delivering reactive maintenance projects for social housing properties, with some exposure to financial and commercial management.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QS to work in a hands-on, varied role while developing their commercial expertise within a supportive national organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

Commercial and financial management of reactive maintenance projects

Cost control, job pricing, and monitoring profitability across work streams

Preparation of valuations, variations, and final accounts

Support branch teams with commercial performance, including monthly reviews and forecasting

Liaise with branch operational teams to ensure accurate reporting and adherence to contractual and financial requirements

Analyse financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable insights

Contribute to budget setting and forecasting processes

Requirements:
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within social housing or maintenance contracts

Experience interpreting and applying commercial contracts

Strong Excel and analytical skills

Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex financial and commercial data to non-financial teams

Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and take a proactive, hands-on approach

Experience with Schedule of Rates, subcontractor management, and final accounts in social housing

Previous exposure to branch or operational support

Package & Benefits:
Salary up to £80,000, dependent on experience

Competitive benefits package including pension, 33 days holiday, enhanced sick pay, and family-friendly policies

Home/hybrid working with travel to branches across Kent reimbursed

Career progression opportunities within a national contractor

Car allowance and mileage for travel to branches

This role is ideal for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a mix of site-based and commercial work, with exposure to financial management and operational support in the social housing sector