Senior Quantity Surveyor

Edge Careers; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

I'm currently working with a well-established Tier 1 main contractor that's actively seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a project-based role in Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid 2-stage tendering experience and a background in Education sector schemes valued between £10m and £40mil.

This role offers a strong mix of site-based responsibility with some flexibility for occasional remote working.

You'll be part of a high-performing commercial team working across major education framework projects. The company has a strong pipeline across the South and London and is known for delivering complex, high-quality schemes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Experience running your own projects or taking commercial lead within a team
2. Previous exposure to 2-stage tendering processes
3. Strong background with JCT contracts (education or public sector frameworks ideal)
4. Able to manage packages, reporting, forecasting, and lead junior team members

Minimum Qualifications:

1. HNC / Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field
2. Familiar with platforms like COINS, Commercial Manager, or similar

If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor (or a Project QS ready for the next step) looking to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment — this one is definitely worth a conversation.