Quantity Surveyor- Groundworks/ Civils

Streamline Search Limited; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Streamline Search Limited is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for groundworks and civils projects in the Nottingham area. You will join the commercial team and help manage costs, take-offs, estimates and valuations for groundworks schemes across residential and commercial developments.

The role suits an assistant QS or junior QS with around 2-3 years' experience, with strong knowledge of groundworks, drainage, foundations and roadworks, and a proactive, commercially aware mindset.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in groundworks or civils, with strong commercial awareness.
• Able to read drawings, quantities, costs and project requirements.
• Experience with take-offs, estimates and valuations is preferred.

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

Take-offs

Valuations

Procurement

Cost control

Drawings review

Communication

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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