Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Type

Full time

Posted

23 Dec 2025

Location(s):

Kent

Job Description

Ferns Group are a family run business with over 25 years’ experience as an established Utilities and Reinstatement company, specialising in Telecoms Civils, and tailored reinstatement services.

Our Mission is “to be the preferred choice in our field by adding value to our business partners without compromise to quality, safety or the environment.”

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial aspects of utility infrastructure projects, ensuring that projects are completed within budget, meeting all financial and contractual requirements.

Duties

• Prepare and manage cost estimates and budgets for utility projects.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis and risk assessment throughout project lifecycles.
• Measure, value, submit and negotiate contract variations.
• Assist in the procurement process, including selecting contractors and suppliers.
• Prepare tender documents, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities, and other documentation.
• Monitor project progress and provide financial reporting to senior management.
• Negotiate contracts and manage client relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct post completion audits and financial accounts for completed projects.
  
  

Experience

• Degree in Quantity Surveying Construction Management, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience working as a Quantity Surveyor, preferably in the utilities sector.
• Experience in cost management of projects, ideally in water, gas, electricity or infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Membership of a recognised professional body such as RICS or ICES (desirable)
• Familiarity with project management software and cost management systems (desirable)
• Experience working with public utility companies or contractors (desirable)
  
  

Benefits

• Company car
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
  
  

Ferns Group are dedicated to diversity in the workplace and committed to treating all our employees and job applicants equally. We embrace equal opportunities, including working with the prison service, and are opposed to discrimination on any grounds.

All applicants must have rights to work in the UK and be willing to undertake the relevant pre-employment screening checks should your application be successful.