Senior QS – Residential Groundworks (West Manchester)

Lester Lloyd Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company pension

Generous holiday allowance

Career progression

Job summary

Lester Lloyd Limited in Manchester is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong residential groundworks background to join their West Manchester office and support a growing pipeline of work across the Northwest.

You will manage the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple groundworks projects, produce monthly valuations and CVRs, handle variations and final accounts, and work closely with developers, main contractors and site teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor.
• Essential Groundworks experience.
• Experience in residential groundworks and housebuilding.
• Experience with major residential developers or main contractors.
• Strong knowledge of commercial and contractual processes.
• Experience managing valuations, variations, subcontractor accounts and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple groundworks projects.
• Working closely with major residential developers and main contractors.
• Managing projects from procurement through to final account.
• Preparing and submitting monthly valuations and applications for payment.
• Managing variations, compensation events and contractual changes.
• Preparing, placing and managing subcontract orders.
• Managing subcontractor accounts, payments and final accounts.
• Reviewing subcontractor variations and valuations.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and profitability.
• Preparing and managing CVRs and monthly commercial reports.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and taking appropriate action.
• Reviewing contracts and ensuring contractual obligations are met.
• Working closely with the operational and site teams to ensure commercial performance is maximised.
• Attending site meetings and visiting projects as required.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients, developers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Supporting the commercial team and contributing to the continued success and growth of the business.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor experience

Groundworks experience

Residential groundworks

Cost control/forecasting

CVRs/valuations

Subcontractor management

Negotiation/communication

Driving licence

Job description

Lester Lloyd Limited in Manchester is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong residential groundworks background to join their West Manchester office and support a growing pipeline of work across the Northwest.

You will manage the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple groundworks projects, produce monthly valuations and CVRs, handle variations and final accounts, and work closely with developers, main contractors and site teams.