Senior Quantity Surveyor in Derby, Derbyshire

Energy Jobline CVL; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading groundworks contractor in East Midlands is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor. This role involves managing the commercial team, ensuring efficient project delivery, and maintaining strong client relationships. Candidates must have proven experience in groundworks or civil engineering, strong negotiation skills, and a desire for career progression. Competitive salary and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Clear progression path

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to shape the commercial department

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within groundworks or civil engineering.
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead and support a growing commercial team.
• Ambitious and motivated with a desire to progress within the business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the commercial team on project delivery and cost management.
• Prepare and manage valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and cashflow.
• Negotiate contracts and manage subcontractor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company and client procedures.
• Provide accurate and timely commercial reporting to senior management.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Leadership ability

Job description

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Our client is an established and growing groundworks and surfacing contractor with a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and innovation. They are now seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team and play a key role in managing and developing the commercial function of the business.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the commercial team, ensuring projects are delivered profitably, efficiently, and to the highest standards. You'll work closely with operational teams, clients, and suppliers to oversee all commercial and contractual aspects of groundworks and civils projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and support the commercial team on project delivery and cost management.
• Prepare and manage valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, and cashflow.
• Negotiate contracts and manage subcontractor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company and client procedures.
• Provide accurate and timely commercial reporting to senior management.

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within groundworks or civil engineering – essential.
• Strong commercial acumen and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to lead and support a growing commercial team.
• Ambitious and motivated, with a desire to progress within the business.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Clear progression path within a growing company.
• Supportive team environment where your input is valued.
• Opportunity to shape the future of the commercial department.

If you're looking for a long-term role where you can make a real impact and grow with the business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply

Contact Hayley Woodruff on (phone number removed) or apply with your CV to (url removed).

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