Quantity Surveyor

Blaymires Recruitment Ltd; Eling; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Groundworks contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage multiple projects across the South of England. This role involves overseeing the commercial elements of work packages, from earthworks to foundations. Candidates should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and experience in Groundworks or Civil Engineering. The position offers a salary between £65,000 and £80,000, along with a car allowance, pension, and 25 days holiday. Join a firm known for its reputable projects and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Car Allowance

25 Days Holiday

Pension

Free parking

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying.
• Previous experience in Groundworks or Civil Engineering.
• IT proficient with Microsoft Packages, including Microsoft Excel.
• Valid driving licence for site travel.

Responsibilities

• Control of multiple projects valued up to £3m.
• Manage commercial elements of packages including earthworks and foundations.
• Prepare monthly applications for payments.
• Identify and price variations.

Skills

Groundworks experience

Project management

Negotiation skills

IT proficiency with Microsoft Packages

Education

Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks

Totton, Hampshire

Salary £65,000 - £80,000 + Car Allowance + Pension + 25 Days Holiday

A respected Groundworks contractor based near Totton, Hampshire, is searching for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the business. The company has been operating for over 20 years and has built up a strong reputation within the residential sector. They undertake major groundworks projects for developers, which include the construction of roads, sewers, deep drainage, enabling works, hard landscaping, foundations and infrastructure works.

The business has plans to steadily grow and is looking for a commercially motivated Quantity Surveyor with Groundworks experience to join the business.

The Role of the Quantity Surveyor

• Reporting into the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for the control of multiple projects valued up to £3m.
• Managing the commercial elements of each package including bulk earthworks, deep drainage, enabling works, hard landscaping, foundations, infrastructure works, highways, Section 278 and 38 works, service installations, road construction and surfacing.
• Measurement and valuation of various Civil Engineering and Groundworks packages.
• Preparation of monthly applications for payments for allocated projects.
• Identification and pricing of variations to clients.
• Negotiation and agreement of variations.
• Preparation of sub-contract tender enquiry documents.
• Review of submitted tenders.
• Payment of sub-contract accounts.
• Conducting monthly meetings with Commercial Director and Commercial Manager.
• Final Account duties.

The Candidate

• Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying.
• Previous experience in Groundworks or Civil Engineering.
• Previous experience in managing multiple projects in a similar role.
• IT proficient with Microsoft Packages, including Microsoft Excel.
• Valid driving licence to enable travel to live sites across the South.

On Offer

• Salary £65,000 - £80,000
• Car Allowance
• 25 Days Holiday
• Pension
• Interesting and varied projects
• Ongoing training and development
• Free parking

If you are interested in this role and would like further information, then contact Steve at Blaymires Recruitment