Groundworks Quantity Surveyor – Housing Projects

Building Careers UK Ltd; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Liverpool-based role

Career progression

Ownership of performance

Supportive environment

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for groundworks and housing projects in Liverpool. You will manage commercial performance across residential groundworks packages, liaising with house builders and main contractors to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires solid experience in cost control, valuations, and final accounts, with strong negotiation and Excel skills. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are on offer in a supportive, career-driven team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction
• Groundworks experience is essential
• Strong experience within residential / housing projects
• Experience working for a groundworks subcontractor would be highly advantageous
• Strong knowledge of cost control, forecasting, valuations, and final accounts
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts and procurement
• Good understanding of construction contracts
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• Good Microsoft Excel and IT skills
• Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial performance of allocated groundworks projects
• Preparing and monitoring CVRs, forecasts, and cost reports
• Managing subcontract procurement and supplier accounts
• Preparing valuations, applications for payment, variations, and final accounts
• Reviewing project costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Working closely with site and project teams to monitor delivery and financial performance
• Managing commercial documentation and contractual requirements
• Liaising with clients, developers, house builders, and main contractors
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
• Supporting the successful commercial delivery of residential groundworks projects

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Valuations

Final accounts

Subcontract management

Contract negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Groundworks knowledge

Education

Quantity Surveying or construction qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Building Careers UK Ltd are recruiting a Quantity Surveyor for groundworks and housing projects in Liverpool. You will manage commercial performance across residential groundworks packages, liaising with house builders and main contractors to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires solid experience in cost control, valuations, and final accounts, with strong negotiation and Excel skills. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are on offer in a supportive, career-driven team.