Quantity Surveyor – Groundworks & Civils Tendering

Henley Chase; Northampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the commercial and tendering process for groundworks projects in Northampton. This position offers a stable, long-term opportunity within a well-established local contractor.

You will handle tendering, costings, and procurement, working closely with directors, site teams, engineers and suppliers. A strong background in groundworks and civil packages is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or Senior QS in groundworks/civil engineering.
• Strong experience in tendering and bid management.
• Ability to read and interpret construction, civil and structural drawings.
• Experience measuring quantities and completing detailed take-offs.
• Knowledge of excavation, drainage, earthworks and groundworks packages.
• Good understanding of plant and machinery costs.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supporting the preparation of tenders and bids from enquiry through to submission.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and structural engineering information to establish project requirements.
• Carrying out accurate quantity take-offs and measurements.
• Pricing groundworks and civils packages, including: piling and foundations, excavation works, drainage, earthworks, groundworks and associated external works.
• Calculating and assessing earthworks volumes.
• Reviewing structural engineering drawings and translating technical information into accurate costings.
• Identifying commercial, technical and programme risks within tender opportunities.
• Liaising with material suppliers to obtain quotations and negotiate competitive rates.
• Procuring and ordering materials for projects as required.

Skills

Tendering experience

Reading drawings

Quantity take-offs

Pricing costings

Construction knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Henley Chase is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of the commercial and tendering process for groundworks projects in Northampton. This position offers a stable, long-term opportunity within a well-established local contractor.

You will handle tendering, costings, and procurement, working closely with directors, site teams, engineers and suppliers. A strong background in groundworks and civil packages is essential.