Residential Groundworks Quantity Surveyor – Growth & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £45k-£60k + package

Career development and progression

Hands-on exposure to live housing\nde,

Support from experienced commercial &

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates have a degree in Quantity Surveying or nearing completion, strong numerical and communication skills, and a proactive attitude. You will develop within a growing civil engineering team with strong mentorship.

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, or be approaching completion of a relevant degree.
• Ambition to develop a career within residential groundworks and civil engineering.
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage priorities and work towards deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the 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, specifications and contract requirements.
• Identify, value and manage variations, additional works and changes to project scope.
• Assist with the preparation of cost reports and cash-flow forecasts.
• Support the negotiation and agreement of subcontractor and client final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities to protect project margins.
• Work closely with site managers, project managers and operational teams to resolve commercial issues.
• Maintain accurate commercial records and ensure contractual procedures are followed.
• Develop a strong understanding of residential groundworks, including foundations, drainage, roads, sewers and external works.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Time management

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. You will support commercial management on housing developments, control costs, manage subcontractors, and help maximise project margins.

Ideal candidates have a degree in Quantity Surveying or nearing completion, strong numerical and communication skills, and a proactive attitude. You will develop within a growing civil engineering team with strong mentorship.