Groundworks Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £45k-£60k + package

Career development and progression

Hands-on exposure to live housing\nde,

Support from experienced commercial &

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist residential groundworks contractor. You will support commercial management on housing developments, control costs, manage subcontractors, and help maximise project margins.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Quantity Surveying or nearing completion, strong numerical and communication skills, and a proactive attitude. You will develop within a growing civil engineering team with strong mentorship.

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, or be approaching completion of a relevant degree.
• Ambition to develop a career within residential groundworks and civil engineering.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage priorities and work towards deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial management of residential groundworks packages across housing developments.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and applications for payment.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, enquiries, quotations and package appointments.
• Measure and value completed works against drawings, specifications and contract requirements.
• Identify, value and manage variations, additional works and changes to project scope.
• Assist with the preparation of cost reports and cash-flow forecasts.
• Support the negotiation and agreement of subcontractor and client final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities to protect project margins.
• Work closely with site managers, project managers and operational teams to resolve commercial issues.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and ensure contractual procedures are followed.
• Develop a strong understanding of residential groundworks, including foundations, drainage, roads, sewers and external works.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Residential GroundworksLocation

• - CheshireSalary
• - £45,000 - £60,000 + Excellent Benefits PackageJob Type
• - Permanent

About the Company

Our client is an established specialist contractor operating within the residential groundworks and civil engineering sector, delivering groundworks packages for housing developments and residential construction projects.Working alongside housebuilders, developers and construction partners, the business provides essential groundwork services to support the delivery of new homes and associated infrastructure.Due to continued growth and an active workload, they are looking to recruit a motivated and commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to join their team.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a hungry, ambitious Quantity Surveyor with a degree in Quantity Surveying who is keen to build their career within residential groundworks.Working closely with the commercial and operational teams, you will support the financial management of housing groundworks projects, helping to control costs, manage subcontractors, monitor project performance and maximise commercial returns.The business is looking for someone with the right attitude, drive and commercial awareness, who is eager to learn, take responsibility and progress within a specialist construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the commercial management of residential groundworks packages across housing developments.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and applications for payment.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, enquiries, quotations and package appointments.
• Measure and value completed works against drawings, specifications and contract requirements.
• Identify, value and manage variations, additional works and changes to project scope.
• Assist with the preparation of cost reports and cash-flow forecasts.
• Support the negotiation and agreement of subcontractor and client final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities to protect project margins.
• Work closely with site managers, project managers and operational teams to resolve commercial issues.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and ensure contractual procedures are followed.
• Develop a strong understanding of residential groundworks, including foundations, drainage, roads, sewers and external works.

The Ideal Candidate

• The successful candidate will have:
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, or be approaching completion of a relevant degree.
• A genuine ambition to develop a career within residential groundworks and civil engineering.
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• An understanding of construction costs, measurement and commercial principles.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work with site teams, subcontractors and clients.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to manage priorities and work towards deadlines.
• Previous placement or industry experience within groundworks, housebuilding or civil engineering would be advantageous, but attitude and potential are key.

What's on Offer?

• £45,000 - £60,000 salary + package.
• Opportunity to develop within a specialist residential groundworks contractor.
• Hands-on exposure to live housing developments and commercial project management.
• Support from experienced commercial and operational colleagues.
• Genuine opportunities for career development and progression.
• The chance to build a long-term career within a growing construction business.