Senior Quantity Surveyor - Roofing

Posting date:	03 March 2026
Salary:	£70,000 to £80,000 per year
Additional salary information:	plus benefits
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	02 April 2026
Location:	Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BP
Company:	Daniel Owen Ltd
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	SC1_1772527536

Summary

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Roofing Subcontractor
Location: Dartford
Sector: Roofing Subcontractor
Industry: Building and construction
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum

Our client is a well-established roofing subcontractor based in Dartford, delivering specialist packages across commercial and residential projects throughout the South East. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

This is a key position within the business, offering autonomy and responsibility across multiple live projects.

The Role

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will take full commercial responsibility for roofing packages from procurement through to final account, ensuring profitability and contractual compliance across all projects.

You will work closely with operational teams, directors and main contractor clients to manage financial performance and mitigate commercial risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Full commercial management of roofing subcontract packages

• Preparing and submitting valuations and applications for payment

• Managing variations, change control and contractual notices

• Subcontractor and supplier procurement

• Cost forecasting and CVR reporting

• Managing and negotiating final accounts

• Liaising with main contractor commercial teams

• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities

• Supporting and mentoring junior commercial staff where required

Requirements

• Proven experience working for a subcontractor (essential)

• Senior-level Quantity Surveying experience

• Strong commercial awareness and contractual knowledge

• Experience within roofing packages advantageous

• Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced subcontractor QS to step into a senior role within a growing and financially stable roofing specialist.