Quantity Surveyor - Civils & Groundworks

Henley Chase; Northampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the commercial and tendering process for groundworks projects in Northampton. This position offers a stable, long-term opportunity within a well-established local contractor.

You will handle tendering, costings, and procurement, working closely with directors, site teams, engineers and suppliers. A strong background in groundworks and civil packages is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or Senior QS in groundworks/civil engineering.
• Strong experience in tendering and bid management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction, civil and structural drawings.
• Experience measuring quantities and completing detailed take-offs.
• Knowledge of excavation, drainage, earthworks and groundworks packages.
• Good understanding of plant and machinery costs.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supporting the preparation of tenders and bids from enquiry through to submission.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and structural engineering information to establish project requirements.
• Carrying out accurate quantity take-offs and measurements.
• Pricing groundworks and civils packages, including: piling and foundations, excavation works, drainage, earthworks, groundworks and associated external works.
• Calculating and assessing earthworks volumes.
• Reviewing structural engineering drawings and translating technical information into accurate costings.
• Identifying commercial, technical and programme risks within tender opportunities.
• Liaising with material suppliers to obtain quotations and negotiate competitive rates.
• Procuring and ordering materials for projects as required.

Skills

Tendering experience

Reading drawings

Quantity take-offs

Pricing costings

Construction knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks

Location: Northampton

Salary: £65,000-£75,000 + Package

Job Type: Permanent

Start: ASAP available for the right candidate

The Company

Our client is a well-established, successful family-run groundworks contractor based in Northampton. they are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of a varied and hands-on role within the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded QS who enjoys being involved in the full process, from tender and bid stage through to procurement, pricing and commercial risk management. This is not a management role, and the successful candidate will not be required to manage a team.

The Role

The Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in the tendering and commercial delivery of groundworks and civil engineering packages, working closely with directors, site teams, engineers, suppliers and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and supporting the preparation of tenders and bids from initial enquiry through to submission.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and structural engineering information to establish project requirements.
• Carrying out accurate quantity take-offs and measurements.
• Pricing specific groundworks and civils packages, including:

• Piling and foundations
• Excavation works
• Drainage
• Earthworks
• Groundworks and associated external works

• Calculating and assessing earthworks volumes.
• Reviewing structural engineering drawings and translating technical information into accurate costings.
• Identifying commercial, technical and programme risks within tender opportunities.
• Liaising with material suppliers to obtain quotations and negotiate competitive rates.
• Procuring and ordering materials for projects as required.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or Senior QS within groundworks, civil engineering or related construction sectors.
• Strong experience in tendering and bid management.
• The ability to read and interpret construction, civil and structural engineering drawings.
• Experience measuring quantities and completing detailed take-offs.
• Knowledge of excavation, drainage, earthworks and groundworks packages.
A good understanding of plant and machinery costs and requirements.

Package

• Salary: £65,000-£75,000, dependent on experience.
• Permanent position with a stable, well-established Northampton-based contractor.
• Opportunity to join a close-knit family business where your contribution will be valued.
• ASAP start available for the right person.

This role would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term, stable opportunity where they can take ownership of the commercial and tendering process without the responsibility of managing a team