Total 135 Construction / Property job vacancies in Erith, Kent, DA8 3BN

Job Title: Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quanity Surveyor

Location: North Kent

Contract: Full time, permanent (Monday to Friday)

Salary: £65,000 + car allowance and package

Key Responsibilities

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be overseeing the commercial resources and project teams on the assigned project, using your commercial expertise and wealth of knowledge you will maximise the cashflow and margin as well as assessing, reviewing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks.

What do we need from you?

Previous experience working on education, commercial, leisure, healthcare, MOD and mixed-use projects valued up to £20m. We will also need you to be educated to degree level, or equivalent experience, have proven experience in a similar role and be an excellent communicator.

If you are a Quantity Surveyor and are interested in this position, please call Aaron Milliam

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

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Company Overview: Our established and growing client is a distinguished RIBA Chartered architecture practice located in Kent & Surrey. The company is comprised of a dedicated and expanding team of professional architects and conservation specialists.
Position Overview: They are seeking an experienced Land & Measured Building Surveyor who has the enthusiasm drive and direction to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in working with their high-value client base, with a primary focus on historic buildings. The successful candidate will have the credibility, gravitas, and professional demeanour suitable for the opportunity and collaborate closely with our clients' architects, heritage experts, and conservation consultants to ensure the seamless integration of land and measured building survey data into the design and planning processes.
Key Responsibilities:

1. Surveying Expertise: Conduct detailed land and measured building surveys, particularly focusing on period and Grade I listed properties.
2. Data Integration: Collaborate with architects and conservation specialists to integrate survey data into the design and planning processes.
3. Client Engagement: Act as a dedicated point of contact for clients throughout the surveying process, ensuring clear communication and understanding of client requirements.
4. Project Management: Manage surveying projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
5. Compliance: Stay abreast of relevant regulations and standards pertaining to land and building surveys, ensuring compliance throughout the process.
6. Collaboration: Work closely with other members of the architecture and conservation teams, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve project goals.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Land & Measured Building Surveyor, ideally with a focus on historic or unusual properties.
• Proficiency in using industry-standard surveying equipment and software - as this is a new role you can be part of the decision on what kit and software is right for you.
• Own equipment and strong post process skills are an advantage
• Excellent communication and client management skills
• RICS accreditation or equivalent would be an advantage

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid/flexible working environment
• Become part of a collaborative, friendly, positive, and dynamic team.
• Be part of a new capability for the company and have significant involvement in the setting up and direction of the department
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Involvement in prestigious projects with a focus on heritage design.
• Potential future leadership opportunities

If you are a passionate and experienced Land & Measured Building Surveyor seeking a unique opportunity to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of historic properties, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of the team.

Are you an experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor or an establish Quantity Surveyor looking for progression in your career?

The company:

You will be working for one of the UK's leading and most successful Tier 1 contractors. They specialise in a variety of types of projects, including residential, healthcare, education, commercial and refurbishment. These projects earn them a revenue of over £2bn yearly. This contractor is both progressive and ambitious, this is appreciated by their employees and shown in their high staff retention rates.

The role:

In this role you will be working on projects with values ranging between £10m and £40m, these projects will be in the healthcare and education sector throughout the Kent area. These projects will be either JCT or NEC, therefore experience and knowledge on these types of contracts would be highly beneficial. Along with having experience on 2 stage projects.

You will be taking on responsibility from the beginning to end of the projects, therefore experience in both pre-contract and post-contract duties will be essential to your success in this role. Due to these responsibilities, dealing with sub-contractors, ensuring contractual compliance and liaising with clients will be a crucial part of your role. You will mostly be working within the office however there is some opportunity for hybrid working.

The benefits:

This Quantity Surveyor role comes with a salary of £45,000-£50,000 along with a pension. You will benefit from working with an extremely reputable contractor who take time and effort to invest in their employee's career development. They have a diverse and inclusive workforce, where each individual is an important part in a bigger team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in an inclusive and supportive environment that is not to be missed. Apply today or for more information contact Lily Pearmund on 07752467540 or lpearmund@fr-group.co.uk

Are you an established Quantity Surveyor or an ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking to take a step up and work for one of the UK's Most successful contractors?

The company:

This contractor is one of the UK's most successful Tier 1 contractors with a turnover in excess of £2bn annually generated on projects across healthcare, residential, education, commercial and refurbishment sectors. They are an ambitious, progressive and award-winning company, which their staff enjoy working at highlighted by their high staff retention.

The role:

The focus on the role will be to work across Education and Healthcare projects typically between £10m and £40m in value throughout Kent. You will take commercial responsibility across the full life of the project from preconstruction to final accounts. The role will primarily be based in the project office, but there is some scope for occasional remote working.

As the contracts on these projects will either be NEC or JCT, and 2 stages projects are not uncommon, strong experience on these types of projects will be key to your success in the role. In additional you will have experience of managing a large number of sub-contractors (preferably on healthcare or education projects), ensuring contractual compliance and liaising directly with the client.

The Benefits:

This Quantity Surveyor position comes with a salary of £45,000-£50,000 salary along with pension. In addition, you will get the chance to work for a company with and outstanding workplace culture that supports its people and their professional development, this is demonstrated by the fact they are an accredited the highest level Investor In People. They are an inclusive and diverse workforce where everyone is made to feel like they belong and can make a meaningful contribution.

If you are interested in furthering your career in an inclusive and supportive environment, you can apply today or for more information contact Lily Pearmund, on 07752467540, lpearmund@fr-group.co.uk.

A leading Legal 500 firm are recruiting for a residential property lawyer to join their team in Maidstone.

The firm boasts over 1000 fee-earners across their 18 office locations. They are highly reputable nationally and service a range of high and ultra-high net worth clients. This firm is renowned for paying extremely well, and they are offering top salaries and benefits packages for the right candidate.

They also support a hybrid working scheme, allowing for some time to work from home.

The role will see you working on a range of conveyancing files for high and ultra-high net worth clients. You will be provided with an interesting and complex caseload, and will have the opportunity to build your own personal brand through networking and business developing.

The firm like to promote from within so this opportunity provides a real chance for progression with one of the Country's most reputable firms.

To be successful in your application, you will:

- Be a qualified solicitor, chartered legal executive or licensed conveyancer.
- Have good quality experience in residential property from a good quality source.
- Be driven, committed and have strong attention to detail.

Please apply as directed or confidentially contact James Hart at Search Legal for more information.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Surveyor/Salesperson - Fire & Security
Bexleyheath
Up to £39,000 Base Salary

Join a friendly company who pride themselves on their high quality of service as well as creating a supportive & enjoyable working environment.

A Fire & Security Sales Surveyor is needed to join this SME Fire & Security Company operating across Kent / South East London.

* Base Salary: £35,000 - £39,000
* OTE £60,000 - £80,000
* Car Allowance (£400 per month)
* 20 Days Holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) - Increases by 1 Day Each Year
* Company Credit Card
* Phone / Phone Allowance
* Pension

Due to the reputation this company has in the Kent & London area you will have a vast number of warm leads with anywhere from 50 - 75 outstanding quotes to attend to. This gives you a fantastic opportunity to earn significant commission without cold calling on a daily basis.

For more information regarding this Fire & Security - Sales Surveyor opportunity please apply!

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Fire & Security - Sales Surveyor
Sidcup
Earn £60,000 - £80,000

A Fire & Security Sales Surveyor is needed to join this SME Fire & Security Company operating across Kent / South East London.

You will be joining a friendly company who pride themselves on their high quality of service as well as creating a supportive & enjoyable working environment.

* Base Salary: £35,000 - £39,000
* OTE £60,000 - £80,000
* Car Allowance (£400 per month)
* 20 Days Holiday (Plus Bank Holidays) - Increases by 1 Day Each Year
* Company Credit Card
* Phone / Phone Allowance
* Pension

Due to the reputation this company has in the Kent & London area you will have a vast number of warm leads with anywhere from 50 - 75 outstanding quotes to attend to. This gives you a fantastic opportunity to earn significant commission without cold calling on a daily basis.

For more information regarding this Fire & Security Sales Surveyor opportunity please apply!

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Are you and experienced Assistant Quantity Surveyor or an establish Quantity Surveyor looking for progression in your career? - Salary £50,000

The company:

You will be working for one of the UK's leading and most successful Tier 1 contractors. They specialise in a variety of types of projects, including residential, health-care, education, commercial and refurbishment. These projects earn them a revenue of over £2bn yearly. This contractor is both progressive and ambitious, this is appreciated by their employees and shown in their high staff retention rates.

The role:

In this role you will be working on projects with values ranging between £10m and £40m, these projects will be in the health-care and education sector throughout the Kent area. These projects will be either JCT or NEC, therefore experience and knowledge on these types of contracts would be highly beneficial. Along with having experience on 2 stage projects.

You will be taking on responsibility from the beginning to end of the projects, therefore experience in both pre-contract and post-contract duties will be essential to your success in this role. Due to these responsibilities, dealing with sub-contractors, ensuring contractual compliance and liaising with clients will be a crucial part of your role. You will mostly be working within the office however there is some opportunity for hybrid working.

The benefits:

This Quantity Surveyor role comes with a salary of £45,000-£50,000 along with a pension. You will benefit from working with an extremely reputable contractor who take time and effort to invest in their employee's career development. They have a diverse and inclusive workforce, where each individual is an important part in a bigger team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in an inclusive and supportive environment that is not to be missed. Apply today or for more information contact Lily Pearmund on 07752467540 or lpearmund@fr-group.co.uk

Quantity Surveyor

Our prestigious client, based in Dover, is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Quantity Surveyor to join their team. You will be responsible for managing pre and post contract duties for construction projects and/or maintenance works. You will play a critical role in ensuring cost efficiency, accurate measurement and valuation of works, and adherence to contractual obligations. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented professional to contribute to the success of one of the busiest maritime environments in the United Kingdom.

Salary £50-£65,000/annum, depending on experience, with a host of benefits to include 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, discretionary bonus scheme, private health care, life assurance, employee assistance programme, 3rd party discounts and cycle to work scheme.

Duties to include:

• Manage all aspects of QS activities for construction projects and maintenance works
• Prepare and administer tender documents, including bill of quantities, specifications, and contract conditions
• Carry out accurate measurement and valuation of construction works, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates, including analysing data, reviewing drawings and specifications, and obtaining supplier and subcontractor quotations
• Evaluate contractor quotations and proposals, ensuring compliance with specifications and contract requirements
• Identify, assess, and negotiate variations, claims, and additional works, keeping accurate records and supporting documentation
• Monitor project budgets, cash flows, and cost forecasts, providing regular reports on expenditure, cost variations, and potential risks
• Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, verify measurements, and resolve any quantity surveying issues that may arise
• Prepare and finalise cost reports, interim payment applications, and final accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contractual obligations
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including project teams, contractors, and suppliers, to ensure effective communication and coordination throughout the project

To apply, you should possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree in QS, Construction Management, or related field
• Working towards or achieved appropriate chartership (CIOB, RCIS)
• Comprehensive knowledge of QS practices
• Sound understanding of construction contracts, specifically the NEC Suite
• Proven experience as a QS within the construction or infrastructure industry
• Proficiency in tools such as BCIS, CostX, Bluebeam etc

You must have a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

CVs in Word please.

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A well-recognised top tier firm in Kent are looking to recruit a new qualified Commercial Property Lawyer to join their team. They continued to be recognised and awarded for their legal excellence in both Chambers and Legal 500 across various departments, as well as lawyers being ranked for their outstanding reputation and high-quality service provided. They are a full serviced firm with multiple offices across Kent with over 100 specialist lawyers across their offices.

The department works with a variety of commercial clients including but not limited to individuals, businesses, house builders and developers, pension funds, restaurants, retailers, lenders, charities, local authorities and other public sector organisations.

You will be working with a collaborative and ambitious team. You will be in a great working environment, surrounded with supportive professionals to enable you to accomplish great achievements in your career.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be a qualified solicitor or legal executive and have experience working in Commercial Property;
• Be commercially aware and have an understanding of the market, its challenges and opportunities;
• A sense of initiative and enthusiasm;
• Able to work well within a team and provide support to other fee-earners as appropriate;
• Confidences and ability to communicate to a high standard;
• Competent IT skills.

The firm offers excellent opportunities for career development and progression. In addition, competitive salaries, a great working environment, and a whole host of benefits, including hybrid working.

Please apply as directed or contact Stephanie Richardson at Search Legal for more information on 07584 104790.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Quantity Surveyor - Leading Main Contractor - based in Kent - up to £65,000 + Package

Fawkes and Reece are currently assisting a well-respected Main Contractor in their search to strengthen their Commercial team. Our client is one of the largest, most successful privately owned construction business in the UK with a turnover more than £1 Billion. Working across both Public and private sectors, our client has a network of offices delivering a variety of projects including Commercial, Education, Frameworks, Health care, retail, and residential.

Within their Southern region, our client Is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to work on a £35 Million student Accommodation scheme which is live on site and complete end of 2024. This project is part of their framework schemes with a net zero carbon plan on all projects. You will work site based in Kent and be responsible for all Procurement, Multiple subcontract management, variations, change and cost reporting.

This is a great opportunity to work with a well-respected Main Contractor that have a great pipeline of work in Kent and Surrey with secured projects until 2027

Please get in touch with Charlotte Mead at Fawkes and Reece and click apply with your updated CV - 02072880166

Great opportunity for a Quantity surveyor or Senior Surveyor to work with a main contractor in Canterbury on fit out projects.

Our client is looking for an experienced fit out surveyor to join their team to push on their project. Our client has significant experience of using innovation to deliver complex projects across a range of industries, including in education, residential, commercial, healthcare, justice and emergency services and they pride themselves on maximise value for customers and efficiently deliver high performance buildings that enhance and provide a positive impact to enhance the places and communities around them. For this ole our client I looking to pay a competitive day rate with guaranteed 12 months contract of work.

If this role seems suitable for you and you feel that you can make a positive impact on the business please get in contact with Fawkes and Reece and if you would like to apply, please follow the link to upload your full CV.

Are you a Quantity surveyor with residential experience, looking for the next great step in your career? - SALARY OF £50,000- £60,000 + BENEFITS!

The Company -

This developer prides themselves on their high standards and high quality of projects completed. They are a large company with a great reputation for their staff treatment and staff retention. This developer prides themselves on their work culture and having a strong teamwork ethos. Making each individual feel valued and imperative to the completion and success of these developments. This particular office is situated is the Kent area and have many projects across this region.

The role -

For this role you will be taking over the position of a Quantity Surveyor that is retiring. You will be working on a project that will consist of 250 units and will be on going for over the next two years. You will be expected to carry out standard Quantity Surveying duties, whilst running the project. This role will be based in the Folkestone area, and you will need to be able to travel to and from here. You will need to be familiar with the residential sector and be confident with all stages of projects, from procurement right to the completion of the developments.

The benefits -

This role comes with a salary of £50,000 - £60,000 plus benefits. Aside from this great salary, there are also priceless benefits, such as the knowledge gained from working for such an experienced and established developer. Along with the benefits of working for a company with such a strong work ethos and culture, instilling confidence within their employees to make their time at work as enjoyable and beneficial as possible.

If this role sounds like a good fit for you then give me a call on 07752 467 540, or drop me an email as lpearmund@fr-group.co.uk

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Medway, Kent
Compensation: £55,650 - £63,218
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF54418

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Quantity Surveyor at our Chatham site.

The role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary. You will be responsible for the management of cost and expenditure on building related projects (typically refurb, new build and M & E) across the contract, including construction related procurement and contract management activities, supporting company objectives of value for money and best practice in financial management

Day to day, you'll carry out a complete QS service from contract inception through to Final account on PPM, maintenance, refurbishment, and new build projects. Whilst provide accurate cost submissions to various clients, agreement of variations with contractors and Clients,

• Provide accurate cost submissions to various clients, agreement of variations with contractors and Clients,
• Management of application for payment process / interim payments / final accounts
• Provision of construction related procurement advice
• Oversee the administration of all costs associated with asset management activities, including interfaces with other departments as required

This role is 37 hours per week, based at our Chatham site, with one day per week working from home available.

Essential experience of the Quantity Surveyor

• Experience of client facing roles, and able to demonstrate high level of technical delivery
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations 2015 and any further amendments
• Ability to offer sound advice on surveying matters and keep accurate records in support of audit trails.
• Knowledge on Mechanical and Electrical Services installations
• Must be a good team member with the ability to communicate across the spectrum with Clients, contractors, in-house management, Project managers, supervisors, finance, and procurement sections.
• Familiar with the JCT and NEC forms of contract and producing formal contract documents

Qualifications for the Quantity Surveyor

• Degree qualified in quantity surveying or comparable discipline, or working towards qualification
• Full membership (chartered) of RICS or similar professional body is desirable

The successful candidate must be able to achieve SC security clearance for this role.

Our Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme up to 8% of salary, with life assurance
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

Babcock International
For over 130 years Babcock International have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Great opportunity for a Quantity surveyor or Senior Surveyor to work with a main contractor in Canterbury on fit out projects.

Our client is looking for an experienced fit out surveyor to join their team to push on their project. Our client has significant experience of using innovation to deliver complex projects across a range of industries, including in education, residential, commercial, healthcare, justice and emergency services and they pride themselves on maximise value for customers and efficiently deliver high performance buildings that enhance and provide a positive impact to enhance the places and communities around them. For this ole our client I looking to pay a competitive day rate with guaranteed 12 months contract of work.

If this role seems suitable for you and you feel that you can make a positive impact on the business please get in contact with Fawkes and Reece and if you would like to apply, please follow the link to upload your full CV.