Senior Quantity Surveyor

Caddick Civil Engineering; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Employee Assistance

Birthday Day Off

Annual Leave Purchase

Ride to Work

Pension - Salary Sacrifice

Private Healthcare

Death in Service

Job summary

Caddick Civil Engineering is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will manage pre and post-contract commercial duties for civil engineering or construction projects. The role is office-based with regular site visits.

Our projects range typically from £3m to £20m, offering opportunities to lead commercial performance across multiple schemes. You will produce cost plans, take-offs, valuations, and final accounts, while maintaining high health and

Qualifications

• Excellent numeracy and skills in all Microsoft packages.
• Experience with estimating packages is advantageous.
• Knowledge of construction law and contractual terms.
• Experience with NEC & JCT contracts.
• Degree qualification or extensive civil contracting experience as QS/Estimator.
• Understanding of NHBC, Building Regulations and safety requirements.
• Strong organisational and commercial awareness.
• Ability to manage time to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre- and post-contract commercial activities.
• Prepare cost estimates and tender pricing.
• Valuations and payment applications.
• Forecasting and cost value reconciliations.
• Final Account settlement and subcontract management.
• Coordinate with site and office teams on commercial matters.
• Support site management on health, safety, and contracts.

Skills

Numeracy

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Time management

Estimating

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Caddick Civil Engineering is part of the Caddick Group and is currently recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience managing pre and post-contract commercial duties for civil engineering or construction projects.

The role would be office-based with a need to visit sites regularly. Typically, our projects range from £3m to £20m.

What You’ll Do

• Reporting to the Commercial Manager you will be responsible for managing the pre and post-contract commercial activities.
• Maintain high health and safety standards and ensuring full compliance with the company's health and safety policies and strategies.
• Ensuring effective communication between site and office personnel in all matters relating to the commercial, contract, and programme delivery of projects.
• Development and settlement of tenders including taking off quantities, material and subcontract enquiries, and pricing of works.
• Commercial management of projects including but not limited to:
• Change Management and Control
• Placing of subcontracts and their subsequent management
• Valuations / Applications for Payment
• Forecasting
• Cost Value Reconciliations and performance monitoring
• Final Account settlement
• Supporting the Site Management Team in all matters commercial and contract
• Show a good behavioural example in all aspects of health and safety, organisation, conduct, quality of work, and professionalism
• Measurement and Take offs.
• Setting up the pricing document.
• Preparing cost estimates.
• Assessing project risks.
• Preparing subcontractor and supplier enquires for the buying department
• Communication / interaction with clients / stakeholders.
• Carryout tender handover meetings with the site teams.

What We’re Looking For

Skills and Experience

• Excellent numeracy and skills in all Microsoft packages.
• Experience and knowledge of estimating packages would be an advantage but not essential.
• Knowledge of construction law and contractual terms.
• Experience in the use of standard terms and conditions NEC & JCT.
• Suitably qualified to degree standard or with extensive experience in the civil engineering contracting sector either currently working for a contractor or subcontractor as a QS or Estimator.
• Knowledge of all aspects of construction particularly in the civil engineering sector and the relevant legislative requirements e.g., Health and Safety, NHBC requirements, and Building Regulations.
• Excellent organisational skills and financial and commercial awareness.
• Effectively manage time to meet deadlines

Why Join Caddick Group?

Competitive Compensation And Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits to support your career.

Career Growth

As part of a growing organization, you’ll have clear opportunities for professional development and progression.

A People-Centred Approach

We prioritize collaboration, integrity, and long-term partnerships, making Caddick Group a great place to grow your career.

Disability Confident Employer

Caddick Construction is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing equal opportunities and an inclusive recruitment process for all.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Caddick Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of background, identity, or status.

Caddick Group Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Birthday Day Off
• Additional Annual Leave Purchase Scheme
• Discount on shopping etc
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Salary sacrifice Pension
• Private Healthcare & Medicash
• Death in service