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Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Posted on Jul 13, 2026 by CV-Library
Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£65k - £75k Annual
Temporary
Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Near Ashford, Kent
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000
Contract: 3-Month Temporary Contract with Opportunity to Become Permanent

THE OPPORTUNITY

CPXR is recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing construction business specialising in high-end refurbishment, renovation, extensions and historic properties.

This is a key commercial appointment and an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of the commercial function and work closely with the Managing Director.

The role will involve managing multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account, including estimating, tendering, procurement, variations, cost control and overall commercial management.

The position will initially be offered on a three-month temporary basis, with the opportunity to become permanent.

THE ROLE

* Take ownership of the day-to-day commercial function

* Commercially manage multiple construction projects

* Manage projects from pre-construction through to final account

* Prepare estimates, tenders, take-offs and measurements

* Manage procurement, subcontractor accounts and supplier orders

* Identify, price and manage variations and project costs

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

* Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or experienced Quantity Surveyor

* Previous main contractor experience is strongly preferred

* Experience commercially managing projects across multiple trades

* Strong estimating, tendering and pre-construction experience

* Experience across procurement, variations, contracts and final accounts

* The confidence to work independently and take ownership of the commercial function

* Experience within refurbishment, renovation, heritage or high-end construction projects would be beneficial.

SALARY & BENEFITS

* £65,000 - £70,000 salary depending on experience

* 3-month temporary contract with opportunity to become permanent

* 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

* Company pension and free onsite parking

* Flexible working hours and potential home working once established

* Mileage paid for business travel from the office

APPLY

If you are interested in this Senior Quantity Surveyor opportunity in Tenterden, Kent, apply today or contact CPXR for a confidential conversation.

Relevant job titles: Senior Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Senior QS

Reference: 225361694

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Senior Quantity Surveyor

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Posted on Jul 13, 2026 by CV-Library

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Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom
Construction
Immediate Start
£65k - £75k Annual
Temporary
Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Near Ashford, Kent
Salary: £65,000 - £75,000
Contract: 3-Month Temporary Contract with Opportunity to Become Permanent

THE OPPORTUNITY

CPXR is recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing construction business specialising in high-end refurbishment, renovation, extensions and historic properties.

This is a key commercial appointment and an excellent opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take ownership of the commercial function and work closely with the Managing Director.

The role will involve managing multiple projects from pre-construction through to final account, including estimating, tendering, procurement, variations, cost control and overall commercial management.

The position will initially be offered on a three-month temporary basis, with the opportunity to become permanent.

THE ROLE

* Take ownership of the day-to-day commercial function

* Commercially manage multiple construction projects

* Manage projects from pre-construction through to final account

* Prepare estimates, tenders, take-offs and measurements

* Manage procurement, subcontractor accounts and supplier orders

* Identify, price and manage variations and project costs

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

* Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or experienced Quantity Surveyor

* Previous main contractor experience is strongly preferred

* Experience commercially managing projects across multiple trades

* Strong estimating, tendering and pre-construction experience

* Experience across procurement, variations, contracts and final accounts

* The confidence to work independently and take ownership of the commercial function

* Experience within refurbishment, renovation, heritage or high-end construction projects would be beneficial.

SALARY & BENEFITS

* £65,000 - £70,000 salary depending on experience

* 3-month temporary contract with opportunity to become permanent

* 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

* Company pension and free onsite parking

* Flexible working hours and potential home working once established

* Mileage paid for business travel from the office

APPLY

If you are interested in this Senior Quantity Surveyor opportunity in Tenterden, Kent, apply today or contact CPXR for a confidential conversation.

Relevant job titles: Senior Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Managing Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Manager, Senior QS
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Reference: 225361694

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