Senior Quantity Surveyor – Groundworks & Civil Projects

Streamline Search Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company pension

Annual bonus

Additional company benefits

Job summary

Streamline Search Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for roles in Reading. You will own commercial management from procurement to final account, negotiate contracts and monitor costs. The role demands strong experience in groundworks/civil projects, excellent cost control and proactive reporting to senior management.

Salary £80,000–£85,000 with realistic OTE £100,000+. 20 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, and annual bonus are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within groundworks, civil engineering or specialist construction.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, commercial management and cost control.
• Experience with valuations, payments, variations, claims and final accounts.
• Strong subcontract procurement and negotiation experience.
• Experience with forecasting, CVRs, budgets and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of projects from procurement through to final account.
• Prepare, review and negotiate contracts and subcontracts.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and cash flow to maintain financial control.
• Prepare and manage valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Manage variations, claims, risks and commercial opportunities.
• Lead subcontract procurement, negotiation and account management.
• Prepare monthly CVRs and provide accurate commercial reporting to senior management.
• Provide commercial advice and support to project managers and site teams.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Groundworks

Cost control

Valuations

Final accounts

Contract negotiation

Commercial reporting

Client liaison

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Education

QS / Commercial Management or Construction qualification

Tools

MS Office

QS systems

Job description

Streamline Search Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for roles in Reading. You will own commercial management from procurement to final account, negotiate contracts and monitor costs. The role demands strong experience in groundworks/civil projects, excellent cost control and proactive reporting to senior management.

Salary £80,000–£85,000 with realistic OTE £100,000+. 20 days holiday + bank holidays, pension, and annual bonus are offered.