Quantity Surveyor (Groundworks)

Overview

As a Quantity Surveyor you will take commercial responsibility for multiple groundworks and infrastructure schemes from pre-construction to final account. You’ll split time between office and site across Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire, working with operations, clients and subcontractors to deliver profitable projects. Expect a role that combines cost reporting, procurement, and contract management to support a growing family-run business with long-term progression.

Pay / Benefits

• salary 45,000 – 65,000 DOE
• Company car
• Fuel card
• Pension scheme
• Standard holiday allowance
• Long-term career progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Cost reporting and budget management
• Valuations and applications for payment
• Procurement of subcontractors and materials
• Management of variations and change control
• Subcontractor account management
• Preparation and agreement of final accounts
• Commercial support to site and operational teams
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

Key requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor
• Experience within groundworks, civil engineering, roads and sewers or infrastructure sectors
• Strong understanding of commercial management and cost control
• Experience on residential development projects
• Good contractual knowledge and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Full UK driving licence

• communication
• relationship-building
• negotiation
• cost reporting
• budgets
• valuations

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