Senior Quantity Surveyor

Building Careers UK; Derby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Careers UK is representing an established civil engineering and groundworks contractor recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to manage post-contract commercial activity on a £3.5m warehouse groundworks package in Derby. The role is site-based with 3 days on site and 2 days working from home, offering permanent or freelance options and a £65,000 salary plus benefits.

You will oversee budgets, CVRs, valuations, variations, final accounts, and subcontractor accounts, collaborating with the

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within groundworks / civil engineering.
• Strong groundworks experience is essential.
• Experience managing post-contract commercial activities.
• Previous experience on projects of £3m+ would be advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement and account management.
• Experience with valuations, variations, CVRs and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the post-contract commercial management of the £3.5m groundworks package.
• Managing project costs, budgets and forecasts.
• Preparing and reviewing CVRs and financial reports.
• Managing subcontractor accounts and payments.
• Reviewing and agreeing valuations.
• Managing variations, compensation events and additional works.
• Monitoring project performance against budget.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Managing applications for payment and cash flow.
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts.
• Reviewing contract documentation and ensuring contractual compliance.
• Working closely with the Project Manager and site team.
• Liaising with the main contractor, client and supply chain.
• Providing accurate commercial information to senior management.
• Supporting the successful commercial delivery of the project from start to finish.

Skills

Quantity Surveyor experience

Groundworks experience

Post-contract management

Subcontract procurement

Valuations & final accounts

Commercial knowledge

Cost control & forecasting

Negotiation & communication

Independent ownership

Excel/IT skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks

Location - Derby

Salary/Package - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

Freelance Rate - £400 - £450 per day

About the Company

Our client is an established civil engineering and groundworks contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work and achieving reliable results across the UK.

The business works on a range of prestigious commercial projects and has built its reputation around technical expertise, dependable project delivery and a highly skilled workforce.

Due to a new project in Derby, they are looking to appoint an experienced Groundworks Quantity Surveyor to take responsibility for the post-contract commercial management of a major groundworks package.

The Role

The successful Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the post-contract commercial management of a £3.5m warehouse groundworks package in Derby.

This is a site-based commercial role requiring someone with a strong background in groundworks and civil engineering, who is confident managing the commercial aspects of a project from contract award through to final account.

The role offers a flexible working arrangement of 3 days on site and 2 days working from home.

Both permanent and freelance candidates will be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the post-contract commercial management of the £3.5m groundworks package
• Managing project costs, budgets and forecasts
• Preparing and reviewing CVRs and financial reports
• Managing subcontractor accounts and payments
• Reviewing and agreeing valuations
• Managing variations, compensation events and additional works
• Monitoring project performance against budget
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
• Managing applications for payment and cash flow
• Preparing and agreeing final accounts
• Reviewing contract documentation and ensuring contractual compliance
• Working closely with the Project Manager and site team
• Liaising with the main contractor, client and supply chain
• Providing accurate commercial information to senior management
• Supporting the successful commercial delivery of the project from start to finish

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within groundworks / civil engineering
• Strong groundworks experience is essential
• Experience managing post-contract commercial activities
• Previous experience working on projects of £3m+ would be advantageous
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement and account management
• Experience with valuations, variations, CVRs and final accounts
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Excellent cost control and forecasting skills
• Good understanding of groundworks construction and methodology
• Strong negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the commercial function
• Strong Excel and general IT skills
• Relevant Quantity Surveying or commercial qualification would be advantageous
• Full UK driving licence

Project

£3.5m Warehouse Groundworks Package - Derby

The successful QS will take responsibility for the post-contract commercial management of the groundworks package, working closely with the operational team to ensure the project is delivered successfully and commercially.

What's on Offer

• Permanent:
  • £65,000 salary + package
  • 2 days working from home
  • 3 days on site in Derby
  • Opportunity to work on a £3.5m commercial groundworks project
  • Long-term opportunity with an established contractor
• Freelance:
  • £400 - £450 per day
  • 3 days on site / 2 days working from home
  • Immediate project-based opportunity
  • £3.5m warehouse groundworks package

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.

Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.