Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks & Civils

Henley Chase; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in groundworks and civil engineering to join our Birmingham team. You will manage financial and contractual aspects across multiple projects, ensuring profitability and delivery within budget.

The ideal candidate has a track record in groundworks or civil engineering contracting, excellent negotiation and communication skills, and a proactive approach to cost control and risk management.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within groundworks and/or civil engineering.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations and variations.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial procedures.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in relevant commercial and cost management systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of groundworks and civil engineering projects from inception through to completion.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Measure, value and agree variations and additional works.
• Prepare interim valuations and applications for payment.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, identifying risks and opportunities to improve profitability.
• Review contractual documentation and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Liaise with project managers, site teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Groundworks

Civil engineering

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent working

Tools

CostX

Tendering software

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks & Civils

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in groundworks and civil engineering to join an established team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded individual who can manage the financial and contractual aspects of projects, helping to maintain profitability while ensuring work is delivered within budget. The successful candidate will have experience working within a groundworks or civil engineering contractor, with the ability to manage costs, subcontractors, valuations and variations across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of groundworks and civil engineering projects from inception through to completion.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts and cost reports.
• Measure, value and agree variations and additional works.
• Prepare interim valuations and applications for payment.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments and final accounts.
• Monitor project costs, identifying risks and opportunities to improve profitability.
• Review contractual documentation and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Liaise with project managers, site teams, clients and subcontractors.
• Negotiate and agree final accounts.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within groundworks and/or civil engineering.
• Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills.
• Experience managing subcontractor accounts, valuations and variations.
• Good understanding of construction contracts and commercial procedures.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in relevant commercial and cost management systems.

The Opportunity

Join a team where your commercial expertise will play a key role in the successful delivery and profitability of groundworks and civil engineering projects