Quantity Surveyor

Kenton Black Limited; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Stable workload and pipeline

Job summary

Kenton Black Limited is seeking a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor to join our Lincolnshire team on groundworks and infrastructure projects. You will manage commercial aspects from procurement to final account, ensuring financial performance and contractual compliance while coordinating with Senior QS, Commercial Managers, and Operations.

The role requires strong CVR, forecast, and cash flow reporting, plus excellent negotiation and communication skills to maximise profitability across a

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within groundworks, infrastructure, or civil engineering.
• Strong commercial awareness and contractual understanding for complex projects.
• Experience producing CVRs, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Experience managing projects and subcontractor accounts.
• Proficient with Excel and Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of groundworks and infrastructure projects.
• Maximise contract profitability and support commercial objectives.
• Prepare and negotiate interim valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Produce monthly CVRs, forecasts, and cash flow reports.
• Monitor costs and identify margin improvement opportunities.
• Manage subcontract procurement and subcontractor accounts.
• Provide commercial support to operational teams during delivery.
• Identify value engineering opportunities and maintain client relationships.
• Ensure accurate commercial records and reporting.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor experience

Groundworks experience

Civil engineering

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

CVR & forecasting

Excel proficiency

Education

Quantity Surveying / Construction Management qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor to join a highly successful contractor. The successful candidate will be responsible for the commercial management of groundworks and infrastructure projects, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance, and successful project delivery. Working closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers, Contracts Managers, and Operational teams, you will play a key role in managing projects from procurement through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of groundworks and infrastructure projects
• Maximise contract profitability and support the achievement of commercial objectives
• Prepare and negotiate interim valuations, variations, and final accounts
• Produce accurate monthly CVRs, forecasts, and cash flow reports
• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities to improve margins
• Manage subcontract procurement and subcontractor accounts
• Provide commercial support to operational teams throughout project delivery
• Identify and implement value engineering opportunities
• Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
• Ensure accurate commercial records and reporting are maintained

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within groundworks, infrastructure, or civil engineering
• Strong understanding of residential infrastructure packages including roads, drainage, foundations, and external works
• Excellent commercial awareness and contractual understanding
• Experience managing projects and subcontractor accounts
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Experience producing CVRs, forecasts, and financial reports
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Construction Management (HNC/HND/Degree preferred)

Our client is a leading groundworks and infrastructure contractor with an annual turnover in excess of £40 million, delivering large-scale residential infrastructure and groundwork packages for many of the UK's leading housebuilders and developers. With a reputation for technical excellence, commercial strength, and high-quality project delivery, the business has established itself as a key player within the residential infrastructure sector. Due to continued growth and a substantial pipeline of secured projects, they are now seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Lincolnshire.

Salary and benefits

• Salary up to £70,000 per annum depending on experience
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to join a £40m+ turnover contractor with a strong market reputation
• Long-term career progression within a growing commercial team
• Stable workload supported by a substantial pipeline of secured projects