Quantity Surveyor

About the role

We are a specialist fencing contractor looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team in Dartford. You will manage the financial side of a diverse portfolio of perimeter security and fencing projects for leading UK clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage commercial aspects of multiple fencing and perimeter security projects
• Prepare and submit monthly payment applications
• Monitor, chase and secure client payments
• Identify, price and recover project variations
• Produce monthly cost and work‑in‑progress reports
• Assist with forecasting and cash‑flow management
• Review and administer JCT contracts
• Manage subcontractor accounts where required
• Support the commercial team to meet profitability targets
• Attend project and client meetings and collaborate with project managers, site teams and clients throughout the lifecycle

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years’ Quantity Surveying experience
• Background with a main contractor or subcontractor
• Strong knowledge of JCT contracts
• Experience managing projects through the full commercial lifecycle
• Excellent variation management and payment recovery skills
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Good communication and negotiation abilities
• Proactive and organised approach to workload management
• Experience in fencing, perimeter security, groundworks or related specialist subcontracting is advantageous

Required skills

• JCT contract administration

What we offer

• Salary of £50,000–£55,000 per year, dependent on experience
• Company car, laptop and mobile phone
• Long‑term career progression opportunities
• Stable pipeline of projects and repeat clients
• Supportive, collaborative working environment
• Office‑based role with occasional site visits