Quantity Surveyor

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a unique opportunity in Dorchester. In this hybrid role, you will manage Civils and Groundworks for luxury holiday village projects, ensuring financial control and building effective relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a background in Civil or Groundworks contracting and possess strong negotiation skills. This position offers excellent benefits and opportunities for progression towards Commercial Management.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor with a Civils or Groundworks Contractor.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain management and subcontractor negotiations.
• Full UK driving license required for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage Civils and Groundworks for new build developments.
• Maintain financial control of projects, including job costing and final accounts.
• Build effective relationships with subcontractors and construction teams.

Skills

Civils knowledge

Groundworks expertise

Site measurement

Supply chain management

Subcontractor negotiation

Job description

Quantity Surveyor Residential construction) £60,000 - £65,000 + Hybrid working + Benefits Package Dorchester - Hybrid working

Fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with a background in Civils, Groundworks, or Infrastructure to join a landmark long‑term development. This once‑in‑a‑lifetime project spans over 30 years and involves the creation of bespoke, design‑and‑build luxury holiday villages in stunning locations.

Are you a Quantity Surveyor with experience in Groundworks or Civils on new build projects? Do you want to be part of a truly unique company delivering exceptional, landmark developments? Are you seeking an autonomous role where you can showcase your expertise and progress towards a Commercial Manager position?

This award winning developer specialises in design, build and management of luxury holiday villages in remote locations. Their diverse developments include both residential and commercial builds, such as on‑site spas. After experiencing significant growth over the past three years, they are now looking to invest in the future of the business by recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to oversee cost control.

In this role, you will take ownership of a variety of projects, managing all commercial aspects from procurement and subcontractor management through to valuations and final accounts. You’ll liaise with stakeholders, prepare supply chain packs, and ensure projects are delivered profitably and to the highest standards.

The ideal candidate will have at experience as a Quantity Surveyor, with a Civils or groundwork Contractor, and strong knowledge of supply chain management, subcontractor negotiations, and site measurement. A full driving licence will be required for site visits.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven Quantity Surveyor to join a respected and growing business where you will work on one off offering excellent benefits, a supportive culture, and clear routes for progression to Commercial Management.

The role

• Managing Civils and Groundworks of new build developments
• Maintain financial control of projects from start to finish, including monthly job costing review, and final accounts agreements
• Build effective relationships with other departments, subcontractors and construction teams
• Site based in Dorchester 3 days a week and 2 days at home

The person

• Quantity Surveyor
• Civil or Groundworks background
• Self‑motivated wit good exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK drivers license

Reference Number: BBBH264339

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Zoe Cann at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.