Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civils & Groundworks

Henley Chase; Northampton; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Henley Chase, a well-established Northampton-based groundworks contractor, is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to own the commercial and tender process. You will work closely with directors, site teams and suppliers to deliver accurate cost plans and bids.

This permanent, ASAP-start role suits a commercially minded QS who excels at tendering, pricing and risk management, without people management responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in tendering and bid management for groundworks or civil projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.
• Experience with cost estimation and quantity take-offs.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support tenders and bids from enquiry to submission.
• Review drawings, specs and structural info to define project needs.
• Prepare accurate quantity take-offs and measurements.
• Price groundworks and civils packages: piling, excavation, drainage, earthworks.
• Calculate earthworks volumes and translate drawings into costings.
• Identify commercial, technical and programme risks in tenders.
• Liaise with suppliers for quotations and competitive pricing.
• Procure materials as required.

Skills

Tendering

Estimating

Drawings Reading

Groundworks

Costing

Bid management

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks

Location: Northampton

Salary: £65,000-£75,000 + Package

Job Type: Permanent

Start: ASAP available for the right candidate

The Company

Our client is a well-established, successful family-run groundworks contractor based in Northampton. they are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of a varied and hands‑on role within the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded QS who enjoys being involved in the full process, from tender and bid stage through to procurement, pricing and commercial risk management. This is not a management role, and the successful candidate will not be required to manage a team.

The Role

The Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in the tendering and commercial delivery of groundworks and civil engineering packages, working closely with directors, site teams, engineers, suppliers and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and supporting the preparation of tenders and bids from initial enquiry through to submission.


• Reviewing drawings, specifications and structural engineering information to establish project requirements.


• Carrying out accurate quantity take-offs and measurements.


• Pricing specific groundworks and civils packages, including:


• Piling and foundations


• Excavation works


• Drainage


• Earthworks


• Groundworks and associated external works


• Calculating and assessing earthworks volumes.


• Reviewing structural engineering drawings and translating technical information into accurate costings.


• Identifying commercial, technical and programme risks within tender opportunities.


• Liaising with material suppliers to obtain quotations and negotiate competitive rates.


• Procuring and ordering materials for projects as required.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or Senior QS within groundworks, civil engineering or related construction sectors.


• Strong experience in tendering and bid management.


• The ability to read and interpret construction, civil and structural engineering drawings.


• Experience measuring quantities and completing detailed take-offs.


• Knowledge of excavation, drainage, earthworks and groundworks packages.


• A good understanding of plant and machinery costs and requirements.

Package

• Salary: £65,000-£75,000, dependent on experience.


• Permanent position with a stable, well-established Northampton-based contractor.


• Opportunity to join a close-knit family business where your contribution will be valued.


• ASAP start available for the right person.

This role would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term, stable opportunity where they can take ownership of the commercial and tendering process without the responsibility of managing a team