Senior Quantity Surveyor - social housing and PFP

Our client is a growing and well-established contractor operating within the social housing refurbishment and fire remediation sector. Due to continued growth and the successful award of new contracts, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in Kent.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional to take a lead role across multiple projects, working closely with senior management to ensure projects are delivered successfully from a financial and contractual perspective.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial management of projects from pre-contract stage through to final account, ensuring financial performance, contract compliance, and strong client relationships.

You will act as the key commercial contact for clients while working collaboratively with internal teams including Operations, Contracts Managers, Site Managers, Production, and Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple projects from pre-contract through to final account

• Prepare and maintain project financial forecasts, budgets, and cashflow reports

• Provide estimating, pricing, and commercial input during tender and pre-contract stages

• Undertake contract take-offs and prepare scopes of work for operational teams

• Ensure variations are properly instructed, priced, and agreed with clients

• Prepare and submit interim valuations, applications for payment, and cost reports

• Review and assess subcontractor applications for payment

• Prepare, negotiate, and agree final accounts with clients and subcontractors

• Lead commercial negotiations with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors

• Provide weekly and monthly commercial reporting to Directors, highlighting risks, KPIs, and opportunities

Leadership & Team Responsibilities

• Act as a senior member of the commercial team, providing leadership and commercial best practice

• Support and mentor junior commercial staff as the team expands

• Work closely with Directors, Contracts Managers, and Site Managers to proactively manage cost, risk, and change

• Chair and attend commercial and cost review meetings

• Attend client progress and commercial meetings

• Contribute to the development of commercial systems and processes within the business

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry

• Experience working within the social housing sector

• Experience delivering large-scale construction or refurbishment projects

• FRA (Fire Risk Assessment) works experience would be advantageous

• Strong understanding of standard construction contracts

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

• Experience working with Local Authorities or Registered Housing Providers

• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Requirements

• Full, clean UK driving licence

• Ability to attend occasional site visits

• Professional and adaptable approach when dealing with clients and stakeholders

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of social housing and fire remediation projects, where you will play a key role in the continued commercial success of the business.

If you are a motivated Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a new opportunity in Kent, we would welcome your application.

Applications

If you feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position and would like to find out more please apply online today attaching a copy of your current CV. Alternatively contact us on 01474 850707.

Howells are an Equal Opportunities employer. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Howells acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies.