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Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 350 - 400 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: West Malling, Kent

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor (QS) | £350–£400 per day
Social Housing & Regeneration | West Malling Hub / Bromley / Greater London
Immediate Interim Contract (Permanent Options Considered)
Are you an ambitious commercial professional with a strong track record in social housing or regeneration schemes? We are urgently seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial delivery on large-scale planned works and regeneration programmes across Bromley and the wider South East.
This role is ideally suited for an immediate contractor or interim specialist looking for a lucrative day rate, though permanent packages are open for discussion for the right candidate.
THE OFFER
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    Remuneration: £350 – £400 per day (Negotiable based on experience)
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    Contract Type: Immediate interim/contract preferred (Permanent packages can be discussed)
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    Location: Based day-to-day at our Hub in West Malling, with projects predominantly across Bromley and Greater London / South East.
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    Work Pattern & Flexibility: Core hours are 08:00–17:00. We offer genuine flexibility around school runs and reasonable lifestyle requests. You will also have the ability to work from our regional offices (Leverett, Dorking, or Cockney) or on-site as operationally required.
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    Hiring Speed: Rapid interview and onboarding process—we aim to review applications within 48 hours and progress to an offer within days.
THE MISSION
As our Quantity Surveyor, you will take operational commercial management for medium-to-large social housing projects and regeneration schemes. You will provide day-to-day commercial oversight across allocated blocks and sites, working closely with senior commercial staff to drive profitability and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
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    Commercial Management: Oversee cost control, valuations, variations, and final accounts across assigned social housing blocks and sites.
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    Subcontractor Management: Manage subcontract procurement (tendering, evaluation), issue payments, and handle live risk management on site.
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    Problem Solving: Actively address commercial issues, delivering pragmatic and practical business solutions on the ground.
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    Collaboration: Liaise directly with client representatives, Project Managers, subcontractors, and internal commercial teams.
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    Reporting: Assist with the preparation of accurate reporting and commercial forecasting, including monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
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    Experience: Proven Quantity Surveyor experience working within the Social Housing, Regeneration, or Planned Works sectors (Essential).
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    Commercial Tools: Strong knowledge of Schedules of Rates (SOR), block schedules, and schedules of inclusions. Prior CVR and NHF experience is highly desirable.
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    Financial Expertise: A proven track record of successfully running valuations, variations, interim payments, and final accounts.
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    Teamwork: A collaborative mindset with the drive to take ownership of assigned project packages while working alongside senior commercial leads.
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    Mobility: A full UK Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle for regional site travel.
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    Compliance: Valid Right to Work in the UK.
DESIRABLE HIGHLIGHTS
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    Prior experience overseeing high-volume kitchen & bathroom component programmes is a major plus.
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    Familiarity with local authority or housing association procurement processes.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are immediately available and looking for a high-impact role with a rapid turnaround, we want to hear from you

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