Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks

Upfront Recruitment; Worsley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage multiple residential groundworks sites near Manchester. This full-time position offers a salary between £50,000 and £75,000, 25 days of holiday, and a car allowance with fuel card. The role involves subcontractor management, valuations, and cost control, with support for professional growth in a stable environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Car or car allowance with fuel card

Electric car options and office charging points

0730 to 5pm working hours with no pressure to work beyond this

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering, groundworks or general construction.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Motivated, organised and committed to delivering high standards.
• Willingness to learn and adapt if new to groundworks.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for up to four live residential groundworks sites.
• Manage subcontractors, valuations, and variations.
• Perform commercial reporting and cost control from start to finish.

Job description

Overview

Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering / Groundworks. Based just outside the west of Manchester, projects within 45 minutes. Salary £50,000 to £75,000 depending on experience + Car or Allowance + Fuel Card. 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays. Electric Car Options + Office Charging Points. Hours are 0730 to 5pm, Office based with Site visits as required. Full-time, permanent position.

About the Company

This well-established civil engineering contractor, based just outside the west of Manchester, delivers a wide range of high-quality groundworks and infrastructure services for many of the UK's major housebuilders. Projects include foundations, drainage, 278 works and slab-level finishes, with typical values between £5 million and £20 million. All work is located within a 45-minute radius of the office, helping to keep travel manageable and the working day structured. The business is known for its professional standards and consistent delivery. You will be joining a skilled and friendly commercial team in a stable and well-organised environment.

The Role

You will report to the Commercial Director and take responsibility for up to four live residential groundworks sites. Duties include subcontractor management, valuations, variations, commercial reporting and cost control from start to finish. The company is open to Quantity Surveyors from groundworks or wider construction backgrounds. If you have strong commercial understanding and a willingness to learn, you will receive support to grow your skills in this sector.

What’s on Offer

• Salary between £45,000 and £70,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Car or car allowance with fuel card
• Electric company car options and charging points at the office
• 0730 to 5pm working hours with no pressure to work beyond this
• Projects all within 45 minutes of the office

What They're Looking For

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering, groundworks or general construction
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple projects
• Motivated, organised and committed to delivering high standards
• Willingness to learn and adapt if new to groundworks
• Full UK driving licence

Apply

Apply Now, contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more details. This is an immediate opportunity for the right person. If you are looking to join a respected Manchester-based contractor with a healthy pipeline of work and a realistic approach to working, apply now or contact us for more information