Total 12 Construction / Property job vacancies in Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3AS

Your new company
As a Building Surveyor in this organisation, you'll ensure properties are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose, making a tangible difference in people's lives. You'll work on a variety of projects, all while contributing to a meaningful cause.
Your new role

• Support the Building and Estates Surveyors in managing the property portfolio, including legal matters, negotiations, and site supervision.
• Regularly check service quality, schedule repairs, and maintenance.
• Help develop and implement accommodation strategies to ensure cost-effective, operationally suitable buildings.
• Work on new property developments, including finding premises, liaising with stakeholders, and managing data during acquisitions.
• Prepare work schedules, contract specifications, and tenders, supervise sites, and approve payments.
• Stay updated on H&S legislation, review risk assessments, and ensure safe practices.
• Ensure all properties meet compliance requirements and conduct regular quality checks.
• Develop and manage a contractor network, prepare work schedules, and supervise and approve maintenance work.
• Assist in preparing property-related budget data.
• Carry out general duties, such as contributing to policy development, attending meetings, and performing other relevant tasks.

What you'll need to succeed
Building surveying degree.
Previous experience working on residential and commercial properties.
Own a car and are willing to travel.


What you need to do now
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Quantity Surveyor

A brilliant opportunity for a skilled and experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to advance your career with this rapidly growing and dynamic company.

About the role of Quantity Surveyor

Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their new commercial team on exciting new projects based in the Southeast. They are a leading specialist in the industrial and commercial sectors with a £100m turnover.

The responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor

• Cost Management: Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and bills of quantities.
• Financial Reporting: Produce and analyse project financial reports, ensuring accurate tracking of costs.
• Tender Preparation: Prepare tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities, and other documentation.
• Contract Administration: Manage contracts, including handling changes in work during construction, processing valuations, and final accounts.
• Risk Management: Identify, analyse, and develop responses to project risks.
• Value Engineering: Advise on procurement strategy and ensure that projects are completed within budget and on time.
• Client Liaison: Maintain effective communication with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements for Quantity Surveyor

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management or comparable qualification.
• Similar experience with large scale industrial units
• Experience working on 2-stage projects would be advantageous.
• You will need to have comprehensive groundwork/earthwork knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge of best industry practices and standards.
• Excellent research, proposal writing and oral presentation skills.

What we offer for this Quantity Surveyor role

• Salary up to £50k - £60k
• Private Health Care
• Personal development plans and career progression

If you want to hear more about this Quantity Surveyor role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Aaron Bauckham in our Brighton Office on abauckham@fr-group.co.uk or call on 07752 467544.

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Tier 1)

UK Construction

Kent (Canterbury)

Highly Competitive Salary & Package

I have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join one of the largest contractors in the UK! This will be based in Canterbury working on an Education project.

Duties:

• Exposure to the full project lifecycle with involvement across pre-construction through to project delivery
• Working alongside the project delivery team, to ensure the contractual control and cost management of projects across different sectors
• Managing the commercial aspects of subcontract accounts from procurement to interim and final account agreement
• Being involved with the final account negotiation to ensure the best possible outcome
• Manage the project commercial team

Requirements:

• National / regional contractor experience as the Senior Surveyor
• Experience of both JCT & NEC contract forms
• Experience on projects ranging between £10m to £30m
• Experience working on the following schemes: Education, Leisure & Healthcare

Interested in the opportunity above?

Please contact Sam for more information today.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Legal Secretary - Real Estate
Salary: Up to £28,000 DOE
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Hours: Monday - Friday 9.15am - 5.30pm with flexible hybrid working options.

Are you seeking a new challenge and the opportunity to progress in your legal career?

My client, a well-respected law firm based in Tunbridge wells, is seeking a motivated Legal Secretary to join their expanding team.

Benefits:

• Pension scheme eligible after 3 months, company don`t contribute until 1 year service
• Life Assurance
• Subsidised social activities
• Support for professional qualifications,
• 4 months' probation
• Staff discount in town centre in certain shop

Key responsibilities:

• Answer the telephone, routine calls and taking new enquiries and messages.
• Ensure documents and correspondence move smoothly in and out of the department.
• Type legal documents from handwritten notes or digital dictation.
• Scan, email and fax correspondence and documents as required.
• Manage files, including opening, closing, and filing documents.
• Manage the Fee Earners diary, organising internal and external meetings.
• General typing including completion statements, searches, land registry forms.

We're looking for:

At least 6 months experience in the property sector.

Confident, handles pressure well, and works effectively in a busy team environment.

Excellent IT skills - Word. Basic PowerPoint and Excel.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today with your CV!

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Kent (Canterbury)

Highly Competitive Salary & Package

Overview:

As the Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the Project Surveyor and the commercial team on a number of exciting projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to further progress your career, with the chance to join a market leading organisation in the construction space.

Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Project Surveyor
• Administration of subcontract works packages
• Assist in the production and issue of commercial notices, to both the Client and Subcontractors
• Provide information to the commercial team

Requirements:

• Experience working for a regional / national contractor as the Assistant Surveyor
• Ability to use Microsoft Office and bespoke packages
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads and can work to tight deadlines
• Willingness to undertake training and development to further progress your career
• Experience working on projects from £5m - £20m

Interested?

Please contact Sam for more information.

Randstad Construction Property Engineering is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

A new Senior Quantity Surveyor position has just landed in Kent! Are you looking for a new challenge? Are you looking to work for a well known marines civil engineering contractor, who hold an excellent reputation nationwide?

If so, read on ...

Location: Kent

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: ASAP

Salary: £60 - 70k (negotiable - depending upon experience)

Randstad CPE Contact: Louise Pridmore (Maidstone branch)

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to be based in the Kent area, working with this well known specialist marines contractor on schemes across the Kent and Sussex areas. This contractor deals with all aspects of marines civil engineering and therefore you must have experience in this field.

The Role:

This is the perfect opportunity working with a well known marines civils contractor, who hold an excellent reputation.

This role will be site / office based ideally 5 days a week.

You will be responsible for:

• Procuring sub-contractors, agreeing prices and letting the packages
• Negotiating costs with various parties
• Drawing up contracts (NEC)
• Monthly reporting (CVR)
• Responsible for work package change control and management
• Dealing with any pricing variations
• Responsible for project re-measure
• Preparing final accounts
• Change management
• Managing subcontractors
• Working within an integrated team

Requirements:

• NEC 3 or 4 (Option B and E experience)
• Degree / HND in Quantity Surveying
• Excellent IT and maths skills are essential
• Attention to detail
• Excellent report writing and negotiation skills are essential
• Experience in - highways, bridges, infrastructure, environmental, frameworks and special works

Benefits:

• £60,000 - 70,000 per annum (depending on experience) + package

If this role sounds of interest to you, or if you know someone who may be interested, please apply for more information.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Your new company
As a Building Surveyor in this organisation, you'll ensure properties are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose, making a tangible difference in people's lives. You'll work on a variety of projects, all while contributing to a meaningful cause.
Your new role

• Support the Building and Estates Surveyors in managing the property portfolio, including legal matters, negotiations, and site supervision.
• Regularly check service quality, schedule repairs, and maintenance.
• Help develop and implement accommodation strategies to ensure cost-effective, operationally suitable buildings.
• Work on new property developments, including finding premises, liaising with stakeholders, and managing data during acquisitions.
• Prepare work schedules, contract specifications, and tenders, supervise sites, and approve payments.
• Stay updated on H&S legislation, review risk assessments, and ensure safe practices.
• Ensure all properties meet compliance requirements and conduct regular quality checks.
• Develop and manage a contractor network, prepare work schedules, and supervise and approve maintenance work.
• Assist in preparing property-related budget data.
• Carry out general duties, such as contributing to policy development, attending meetings, and performing other relevant tasks.

What you'll need to succeed
Building surveying degree.
Previous experience working on residential and commercial properties.
Own a car and are willing to travel.


What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

About Us


Bexley is an outer London Borough with the best of both worlds, located between the hustle and bustle of London and the Garden of England, Kent. Within the borough we have award-winning parks, open spaces and listed heritage sites.

About the Role


We are looking for a dedicated Estates Surveyor to join our Assets, Property & Facilities Management Team. In this role, you will support the Council’s strategic objectives by providing a wide range of valuation, estate management, and other professional services. The successful candidate will contribute to managing the Council’s asset portfolio effectively, focusing on identifying and delivering key property-related projects.

Main Responsibilities

Undertake valuations, development appraisals, and prepare business cases to assist senior managers in their decision-making process.

Support the Council’s growth strategy by managing property-related projects, including the negotiation of property transactions with private landowners.

Provide professional advice on property-related issues, ensuring compliance with legal documents and legislation.

Identify opportunities to maintain the Council’s financial stability through effective use and management of the Council’s property assets.

Conduct comprehensive reviews of the Council’s property portfolio to identify opportunities for service improvement, financial gain, and regeneration benefits.

Work with partner organisations and Council departments to achieve common goals and support project implementation.


We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document.


Candidate Profile


We are committed to fostering growth and development for all employees at every stage of their careers. The successful candidate should have:

Chartered membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Proven commercial property experience, with a track record in estate management, development appraisals, and valuations.

Experience in managing property-related projects with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Ability to produce accurate reports and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

Proficiency in using property-related IT systems and software.

Benefits and Working Arrangements:

Flexibility to work from home and on-site (1-2 days per week).

Access to ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities for career progression.

Weekly well-being drop-in sessions and access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

If you have a passion for estates management and want to be part of a forward-thinking team making a positive impact in Bexley, we want to hear from you.


For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description.


Additional Information



As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@bexley.gov.uk.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Job Ref: 4629267

Job Title: Assistant/Junior or Intermediate Quantity Surveyor
Location: Sittingbourne

Start: December 2024 or January 2025
Company Type: Sittingbourne based Civils Contractor working on new build steel-frames and civils packages ranging in value from £30,000 - £7.5million.

We currently have a vacancy for an Assistant/Junior or Intermediate Quantity Surveyor for a Sittingbourne based Civils Contractor, starting in December 2024 or January 2025

To apply for this role, please email your CV quoting job reference number 4629267 in the subject of the email.

For more information on this vacancy, please contact Richard Pitcher on 07842 780 205 and quote job reference number 4629267

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Job title: Quantity Surveyor (Planned/SHDF Works)

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 (DOE) + Car package

Location: Kent

Repairs & Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Social Housing Contractor in the Kent area that are looking for a brand new Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

You will be carrying out tasks such as being responsible for individual contractor accounts and regular reports and analysis. You will also provide commercial insight and support to ensure financial efficiency is achieved.

You will play a key role in budget management. You will be reviewing applications for payments, as well as creation of weekly and monthly reports for the Commercial Manager and Commercial Director as required.

Responsibilities:

As Quantity Surveyor on this project, you will be a vital member of the team, and will work with your colleagues and the client to:

• Support project delivery whilst achieving target margins


• Ensure all necessary contractual processes have been observed, notices issued, records kept and documents stored


• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers, consultants, subcontractors and your colleagues across the Property Services pillar


• Prepare and negotiate interim valuations and final accounts including all necessary measurement


• Make sure any agreement of variations with the supply chain is documented and recorded

To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Experience in working in a repairs quantity surveying / commercial environment


• Experience of working in a social housing / housing maintenance environment (either client or contractor side)


• Understanding of NHF and other bespoke schedule of rate based contracts.


• Good planning, budgeting, organising and prioritisation skills. Experience of keeping sound business records


• Strong report writing skills and able to interpret financial and other systems data. A good standard of written business English and a good working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.


• Able to build and sustain working relationships with different departments to achieve goals


• Ability to work in a fast paced work environment and manage multiple activities and priorities to a deadline.


• Willingness to take on new responsibilities and a desire to develop new skills to progress within the organisation.

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Kent
£65,00 - £70,000 + package
Repairs & Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Social Housing Contractor in the Kent area that are looking for a brand new Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

You will be carrying out tasks such as being responsible for individual contractor accounts and regular reports and analysis. You will also provide commercial insight and support to ensure financial efficiency is achieved.

The Role:

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following;

• Oversee a team of Quantity Surveyor's
• Prepare and dispatch tender packages to subcontractors
• Set up job files and all necessary records
• Collate subcontractor tenders and in consultation with the Contracts Manager, award subcontracts
• In conjunction with the Senior Quantity Surveyor, check and approve subcontractor claims for payment
• Liaise with subcontractors to resolve queries
• Assess and cost variations to contract
• Update and maintain records
• Assist with contract valuations
• Assist with monthly cost/value reconciliations

To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Experience of managing QS's
• Experience in working in a repairs quantity surveying / commercial environment
• Experience of working in a social housing / housing maintenance environment (either client or contractor side)
• Understanding of NHF and other bespoke schedule of rate based contracts.
• Good planning, budgeting, organising and prioritisation skills. Experience of keeping sound business records
• Strong report writing skills and able to interpret financial and other systems data. A good standard of written business English and a good working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Able to build and sustain working relationships with different departments to achieve goals
• Ability to work in a fast paced work environment and manage multiple activities and priorities to a deadline.
• Willingness to take on new responsibilities and a desire to develop new skills to progress within the organisation.

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.

Job title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + Car allowance

Location: Kent

Repairs & Maintenance

Daniel Owen are proud to be representing a leading Social Housing Contractor in the Kent area that are looking for a brand new Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

You will be carrying out tasks such as being responsible for individual contractor accounts and regular reports and analysis. You will also provide commercial insight and support to ensure financial efficiency is achieved.

You will play a key role in budget management. You will be reviewing applications for payments, as well as creation of weekly and monthly reports for the Commercial Manager and Commercial Director as required.

Responsibilities:

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor on this project, you will be a vital member of the team, and will work with your colleagues and the client to:

• Support project delivery whilst achieving target margins


• Ensure all necessary contractual processes have been observed, notices issued, records kept and documents stored


• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with customers, consultants, subcontractors and your colleagues across the Property Services pillar


• Prepare and negotiate interim valuations and final accounts including all necessary measurement


• Make sure any agreement of variations with the supply chain is documented and recorded

To be successful in the role you will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Experience in working in a repairs quantity surveying / commercial environment


• Experience of working in a social housing / housing maintenance environment (either client or contractor side)


• Good planning, budgeting, organising and prioritisation skills. Experience of keeping sound business records


• Strong report writing skills and able to interpret financial and other systems data. A good standard of written business English and a good working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.


• Able to build and sustain working relationships with different departments to achieve goals


• Ability to work in a fast paced work environment and manage multiple activities and priorities to a deadline.


• Willingness to take on new responsibilities and a desire to develop new skills to progress within the organisation.

If this sounds like a role that suits your profile, then feel free to get in touch.