Quantity Surveyor- Groundworks/ Civils

Streamline Search Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd. in Nottingham is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for Groundworks & Civils to join the commercial team on projects across residential and commercial developments.

The role focuses on commercial management, take-offs, measurements, estimates, valuations, and price variations while liaising with clients, main contractors and site teams to deliver projects within budget.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years' experience in groundworks, civils, construction or a related environment.
• Strong knowledge of drainage, foundations, roads, earthworks and utilities for groundworks.
• Ability to understand drawings, quantities, costs and project requirements.
• Strong communication, organisational and numerical skills.
• Commercial awareness and willingness to develop.

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

Civils knowledge

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Quantity Surveyor- Groundworks/ Civils (TM3444) Nottingham, England

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP50000 per annum

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.

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