Quantity Surveyor - Residential Groundworks

Henley Chase; Ringway; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase is seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor for a permanent role in the Worsley region. The role focuses on groundworks within residential schemes, with regular site visits and a strong emphasis on cost control from inception to completion.

You’ll prepare bills of quantities, conduct take-offs, and manage valuations and subcontractor payments, while coordinating with the operational team to keep budgets on track.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in quantity surveying.
• Groundworks/infrastructure/residential civil engineering focus preferred.
• Strong understanding of NEC/JCT contracts and commercial procedures.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and reporting skills.
• Fully office-based role with regular site visits; quick to start and integrate into the team.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs across multiple residential groundwork projects.
• Prepare and review bills of quantities, take-offs, and tender packages.
• Carry out valuations, cost forecasting, and subcontractor payments.
• Manage procurement and negotiate contracts with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure financial control from start to finish.
• Attend site meetings and liaise with clients, engineers, and project managers.

Skills

Experience 5+ years

NEC/JCT contracts

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Permanent Role

Location: Worsley

Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience - open to higher for the right person)

Start Date: ASAP

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a new permanent opportunity where you can truly make an impact from day one? We're seeking a highly motivated individual with a strong background in groundworks for house building projects - someone who knows the industry, understands the pace, and can hit the ground running without the need for hand-holding.

This is a key role within a growing team, based out of our Worsley office, with regular site visits to projects across the region. You'll be joining a well-established business with a healthy pipeline of residential groundwork schemes covering drainage, roads, foundations, and 278 works.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Managing costs across multiple residential groundwork projects


• Preparing and reviewing bills of quantities, take-offs, and tender packages


• Carrying out valuations, cost forecasting, and subcontractor payments


• Managing procurement and negotiating contracts with subcontractors and suppliers


• Working closely with operational teams to ensure financial control from start to finish


• Attending site meetings and liaising with clients, engineers, and project managers

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in quantity surveying - ideally with a focus on groundworks, infrastructure, or residential civil engineering


• Proven track record of running multiple projects independently, with limited supervision


• Strong working knowledge of current NEC/JCT contracts and commercial procedures


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and reporting skills


• Someone who is motivated, reliable, and takes initiative


• Fully office-based role with regular site visits - no hybrid or remote working


• Able to start quickly and integrate into the team immediately

What You'll Get in Return:

• Competitive salary between £40,000 and £60,000, with flexibility for highly experienced individuals


• Long-term, stable role within a secure and growing company


• Exposure to major residential groundwork schemes and a variety of projects


• A solid and supportive team who value hard work and accountability