Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks

Enable Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Long-term opportunity

Job summary

Enable Group in Newport offers an exciting opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of groundworks projects. The role includes managing financial performance, valuations, and producing monthly reports to senior management.

The ideal candidate will have experience in groundworks and a strong commercial background. The position offers a salary between £40,000 and £65,000 based on experience, along with a competitive package and long-term prospects within a growing subcontractor.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a specialist groundworks subcontractor environment.
• Strong understanding of commercial processes on civils/groundworks projects.
• Confident managing variations, valuations, and full commercial reporting cycles.

Responsibilities

• Taking the commercial lead on groundworks projects.
• Managing and administering variations, including pricing and negotiation.
• Preparing and submitting monthly valuations.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Project cost management

Risk management

Negotiation

Valuation processes

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist groundworks subcontractor delivering projects across the region.

This position would suit a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with a strong background working for subcontractors within the groundworks sector, who is confident taking ownership of projects and working closely with operational teams on live sites.

The Role

You will play a key role in the commercial delivery of multiple groundworks schemes, supporting project teams from initial site mobilisation through to final account.

Key duties will include:

• Taking the commercial lead on groundworks projects, ensuring financial performance is controlled and delivered in line with expectations
• Managing and administering variations, including pricing, negotiation, and agreement with clients
• Preparing and submitting monthly valuations, ensuring timely certification and cash flow management
• Producing monthly CVRs, analysing project performance and reporting back to senior management
• Working closely with site teams to monitor costs, manage risk, and drive commercial efficiency across projects

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a specialist groundworks subcontractor environment
• Strong understanding of commercial processes on civils/groundworks projects
• Confident managing variations, valuations, and full commercial reporting cycles
• Able to work independently while supporting wider project delivery teams
• Commercially aware, organised, and proactive in approach

What’s on Offer

• Salary between £40,000 and £65,000 depending on experience
• Competitive package
• Long‑term opportunity within a stable and growing subcontractor
• Full‑time, office‑based role in Newport, East Yorkshire

If you’re looking for a role where you can take real ownership and play a key part in the commercial success of projects, this is a strong opportunity to progress your career within a specialist contractor environment.