Residential Groundworks Quantity Surveyor - Career Growth

Building Careers UK Ltd; Winsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefits Package

Career progression

Job summary

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist residential groundworks contractor in Cheshire. You will support financial management, control costs, manage subcontractors and maximise commercial returns on housing developments.

The ideal candidate will have a QS degree, strong numeracy and communication skills, and a proactive attitude. A relevant placement or industry experience is advantageous for progression within a growing construction business.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or nearing completion of relevant degree.
• Ambition to develop a career in residential groundworks and civil engineering.
• Strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Understanding of construction costs, measurement and commercial principles.
• Strong communication with site teams, subcontractors and clients.
• Good IT skills including Excel.
• Ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
• Placement or industry experience in groundworks/housebuilding is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with commercial management of residential groundworks packages across housing developments.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
• Prepare and submit interim valuations and applications for payment.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, enquiries, quotations and package appointments.
• Measure and value completed works against drawings and contract requirements.
• Identify, value and manage variations and changes to project scope.
• Assist with cost reports and cash-flow forecasts.
• Support negotiation of subcontractor and client final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities to protect margins.
• Collaborate with site/project managers to resolve commercial issues.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and follow contractual procedures.
• Develop understanding of residential groundworks including foundations, drainage, roads, sewers.

Skills

Degree in QS

Ambition to grow

Work ethic

Numerical skills

Understanding of costs

Communication skills

IT skills (Excel)

Prioritisation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Building Careers UK Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist residential groundworks contractor in Cheshire. You will support financial management, control costs, manage subcontractors and maximise commercial returns on housing developments.

The ideal candidate will have a QS degree, strong numeracy and communication skills, and a proactive attitude. A relevant placement or industry experience is advantageous for progression within a growing construction business.