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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Reference: 1744256
Chatham
Permanent / Full Time
Closes: 15th November 2026
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Posted 16th October 2026

Job Description

FJR are recruiting on behalf of a leading service provider in the utilities industry for an experienced to Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their team.
 
This role is based in Chatham.
 
Benefits

  • A competitive salary 
  • Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent) 
  • Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent) 
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) 
  • Contribution Pension scheme 
  • Life Assurance 
  • Health Insurance 
  • Private Medical Insurance 
  • And many more benefits including – cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc 

Senior Quantity Surveyor role:

  • Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial management of assigned projects.

Senior Quantity Surveyor responsibilities:

  • Manage the quantity surveying requirements for assigned projects and work packages.
  • Liaise with design, construction and supply chain teams to capture, analyse and effectively control project costs.
  • Work collaboratively with the client to ensure business requirements are understood and achieved.
  • Manage the main contract, ensuring all necessary contractual notices and correspondence are identified and issued appropriately.
  • Prepare and issue subcontract documentation.
  • Support the management and performance of subcontractors.
  • Manage the preparation and agreement of applications for payment.
  • Prepare project cost and value reports, budgets and forecasts.
  • Support the management and development of junior commercial team members.
  • Maintain continuous professional development through relevant networking, conferences, associations and industry groups, keeping up to date with industry developments and innovations.
  • Maintain a positive, solution-focused approach to work while providing open and honest feedback.
  • Undertake additional duties, training and working hours as reasonably required and appropriate to the level of responsibility of the role.
  • Always maintain appropriate levels of confidentiality.

Senior Quantity Surveyor requirements:

  • Degree-level qualification or equivalent.
  • Chartered membership of a recognised professional institution, or currently working towards chartered status.
  • Experience within the utilities, civil engineering and/or MEICA sectors.
  • Experience working with NEC3 contracts.
  • Experience managing and developing an individual or small team is desirable.

If you are looking for a fantastic Senior Quantity Surveyor opportunity and want to work for a leading national contractor with opportunities to progress, then click on the ‘apply now’ button.
 
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven’t heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
 
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job. Finlay Jude Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

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