Quantity Surveyor

Dartford, Kent
£50000 - £70000/annum

We are currently recruiting for an Intermediate to Senior Quantity Surveyor to join Perimeter Solutions Limited, a specialist provider of commercial and high-security fencing systems.

The company delivers projects across sectors including education, industrial facilities, infrastructure, data centres and high-security government environments.

The successful candidate will manage the commercial aspects of multiple projects, working closely with clients, Contracts Managers, installers and the internal Accounts team.

Key Responsibilities

Review subcontracts and contractual terms before signing.

Negotiate commercially unsuitable subcontract conditions.

Prepare and submit monthly applications for payment and follow these through to payment.

Identify variations and prepare variation quotations.

Negotiate and agree variations with the client's Quantity Surveyor.

Agree final accounts and apply for extensions of time where required.

Maintain strong client relationships and regular communication.

Prepare monthly cost reports, including accruals and Work in Progress.

Work closely with installers and Contracts Managers to monitor project costs and progress.

Liaise with the internal Accounts department and manage commercial deadlines across multiple projects.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong commercial background and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ideally, you will have:

5+ years' Quantity Surveying experience.

Main Contractor or Subcontractor QS experience.

For subcontractor QS candidates, experience in groundworks, landscaping or fencing is preferred.

Experience managing multiple smaller-value projects.

Experience on projects typically valued between £50,000 and £1 million.

Strong practical knowledge of JCT contracts.

Previous UK Quantity Surveying experience.

Experience with valuations, applications for payment, variations, final accounts and extensions of time.

Strong commercial negotiation and communication skills.

The ability to work independently while collaborating with operational and finance teams.

RICS membership is not required.

Candidates whose experience has predominantly been on very large £50m+ projects may not be suitable unless they have specifically managed the relevant fencing package.

What We Offer

£50,000–£70,000 salary, depending on experience.

Company car or car allowance.

Permanent, full-time position.

Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm.

Office-based role in Dartford, with site visits as required.

Opportunity to work across commercial and high-security fencing projects.

Varied workload managing multiple projects and client relationships.

If you have the relevant Quantity Surveying experience and are interested in discussing the opportunity, please apply with your CV and a member of the TD Recruitment team will be in touch.

Benefits

Company car

Free parking

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