Quantity Surveyor – Residential Groundworks

Enable Group; Bristol; On-site; GBP 64,575; Full time

Job summary

A regional contractor in the UK is looking for a Quantity Surveyor focused on residential groundworks. This role involves commercial management, cost control, and subcontractor oversight within a dynamic environment. Candidates with experience in groundworks and strong analytical skills are encouraged to apply. This position offers competitive compensation of £350 per day, providing an excellent opportunity for career development in a stable business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveyor role within groundworks or residential construction.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Good understanding of costs and commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial management of residential projects.
• Manage subcontractor procurement and payments.
• Assist with budget tracking and financial control.

Skills

Commercial reporting

Subcontractor management

Cost control

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Quantity Surveyor – Residential Groundworks

Enable Resourcing are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Quantity Surveyor – Residential Groundworks based in Bristol.

This role offers the opportunity to join a contractor delivering residential groundworks projects within a busy regional market. The successful candidate will support the commercial management of projects, working closely with delivery teams to maintain cost control, manage subcontractors, and ensure commercially sound project performance.

This will suit someone who is looking to build on their commercial experience within a stable and active business, while taking ownership of key day-to-day surveying responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of residential groundworks projects
• Prepare valuations, variations, forecasts, and cost reports
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments, and account administration
• Work closely with site teams to monitor progress and protect commercial position
• Assist with budget tracking, financial control, and cost analysis
• Support the preparation of final accounts and contractual documentation
• Maintain accurate commercial records and support reporting requirements
• Identify risks and opportunities to improve overall project performance

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Quantity Surveyor role within groundworks, civils, infrastructure, or residential construction
• Good understanding of commercial reporting, subcontractor management, and cost control
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with both commercial and operational teams
• Organised and proactive approach to workload and project priorities
• Relevant qualifications would be beneficial

Why Apply?

This is a good opportunity to join a contractor with active regional work and develop further within a commercially important role.

Apply now or contact Enable Resourcing for a confidential discussion.

Salary: £350 per day
Location: Southend, Stevenage, Watford and Bovingdon