Quantity Surveyor- Groundworks/ Civils

Streamline Search Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Streamline Search Limited in Nottingham is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their groundworks and civils team. You will oversee the commercial management of projects, carry out take-offs, measurements, estimates and valuations, review drawings and tender enquiries, and liaise with clients, main contractors and subcontractors to protect margins.

The role suits someone with around 2–3 years' experience in groundworks or civil engineering, with strong commercial awareness, good numeracy, and the

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience within groundworks, civils, construction or a related environment.
• Experience of drainage, foundations, roads, earthworks, utilities or residential groundworks.
• QS, estimating or commercial experience is beneficial.
• Able to understand drawings, quantities, costs and project requirements.
• Strong communication, organisational and numerical skills.
• Commercially aware with a willingness to develop.
• Full UK driving licence desirable.

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of groundworks and civils projects.
• Carry out take-offs, measurements, estimates and valuations.
• Review drawings, specifications and tender enquiries.
• Assist with subcontractor procurement and negotiations.
• Monitor project costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Manage and price variations and additional works.
• Assist with subcontractor applications, payments and final accounts.
• Prepare applications for payment and commercial reports.
• Liaise with clients, main contractors, subcontractors and site teams.
• Work closely with Site and Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered commercially.

Skills

Groundworks knowledge

Commercial awareness

Communication

Numerical skills

Drawings reading

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks & Civils

Location: Nottingham
Experience: 2-3 years

About the Role

An established groundworks and civil engineering contractor is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. The business delivers groundworks, foundations, drainage, roads, earthworks, infrastructure and external works across residential and commercial developments.

The role would suit a Assistant QS, QS, Groundworks Estimator or commercially minded construction professional with around 2-3 years' relevant experience. Strong groundworks/civils knowledge and commercial awareness are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of groundworks and civils projects.


• Carry out take-offs, measurements, estimates and valuations.


• Review drawings, specifications and tender enquiries.


• Assist with subcontractor procurement and negotiations.


• Monitor project costs, budgets and forecasts.


• Manage and price variations and additional works.


• Assist with subcontractor applications, payments and final accounts.


• Prepare applications for payment and commercial reports.


• Liaise with clients, main contractors, subcontractors and site teams.


• Work closely with Site and Project Managers to ensure projects are delivered commercially.

Ideal Background

• 2-3 years' experience within groundworks, civils, construction or a related environment.


• Experience of drainage, foundations, roads, earthworks, utilities or residential groundworks.


• QS, estimating or commercial experience is beneficial.


• Able to understand drawings, quantities, costs and project requirements.


• Strong communication, organisational and numerical skills.


• Commercially aware with a willingness to develop.


• Full UK driving licence desirable.

This role would be particularly suited to someone with hands-on groundworks/civils experience who wants to develop further within Quantity Surveying.

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