Quantity Surveyor
📍 Bedford, Oxfordshire
🏗 Residential Civil Engineering & Groundworks
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent
A well-established residential civil engineering and groundworks company based in Banbury is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Commercial Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional with residential groundworks experience to take ownership of projects and play a key role in ensuring commercial success from inception through to final account.
The Role
Reporting to a Senior Member of the Commercial Team, you will lead the commercial function of allocated projects and act as the primary point of contact for all commercial matters.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the commercial management of assigned projects
Act as the main point of contact for all commercial queries, concerns, and actions
Ensure full compliance with contractual responsibilities
Procure key subcontractors and suppliers
Prepare, submit, and agree monthly applications for payment
Prepare, submit, and agree project variations, claims, and design changes
Agree and process subcontractor and supplier payments
Prepare project forecasts and cost plans
Produce accurate reports analysing profitability and commercial progress
Ensure compliance with company and departmental procedures and deadlines
Essential Requirements
Working toward or completed a degree in Quantity Surveying (or similar discipline)
3-6 years' experience in residential groundworks Quantity Surveying
Strong numerical and analytical skills
Clear understanding of company procedures and ability to meet deadlines
Desirable Skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects
What's on Offer
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Opportunity to lead projects within a growing residential civil engineering business
Supportive commercial team environment
Long-term career development opportunitiesIf you are a motivated Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career within a reputable residential groundworks contractor in Banbury, we would like to hear from you.
About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
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