Quantity Surveyor

With an annual turnover of approximately £50 million, our client has built an excellent reputation for delivering infrastructure and groundworks packages for many of the UK's leading national and regional housebuilders. Due to continued growth and a substantial pipeline of secured projects, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with the appointment of an ambitious Quantity Surveyor. This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially secure business that offers long-term career progression, exposure to high-value projects and the chance to work within a collaborative and supportive commercial team. The Role Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple residential groundworks projects from contract award through to final account. Working closely with Contracts Managers, Site Teams and Clients, you will ensure projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong commercial relationships throughout the project lifecycle.,

• Commercial management of multiple residential groundworks projects.
• Preparation and submission of interim applications and valuations.
• Measurement and valuation of variations.
• Cost reporting, forecasting and monthly CVRs.
• Procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
• Agreement of subcontractor accounts.
• Preparation of final accounts.
• Monitoring project costs, budgets and cash flow.
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Liaising with Clients, Site Teams and Senior Management.
• Assisting with contract administration and dispute resolution where required.
• Supporting the Commercial Manager with strategic commercial objectives.
  
  The successful candidate will have:
• Previous experience within residential groundworks, civil engineering or infrastructure contracting.
• Strong understanding of roads & sewers, foundations, drainage and external works.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience producing CVRs, cost reports and final accounts.
• Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement and account management.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and commercial software.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence., Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Experience working with NEC and JCT forms of contract.
• Membership of RICS or working towards chartership (desirable but not essential).
  
  A well-established and highly successful residential groundworks contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team based in Bedfordshire.
  
  Salary of £55,000 - £75,000, depending on experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Company pension.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Genuine opportunities for progression to Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager.
• Stable workload backed by a strong order book and long-term client relationships.
• Opportunity to join a successful £50 million turnover contractor with an excellent reputation in the residential groundworks sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking to further their career with a respected and expanding contractor delivering high-quality residential infrastructure and groundworks projects across the region.