Quantity Surveyor – Residential Groundworks Location: King's Lynn Salary: £75k + car allowance and benefits Type: Permanent
We are currently working in partnership with a well-established and highly regarded residential groundworks contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to support their continued growth across multiple housing developments.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in residential groundworks to join a business with a solid pipeline of work and a strong reputation with major housebuilders.
The Role Reporting into the Commercial Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the commercial management of residential groundworks projects from tender stage through to final account.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing costs and budgets across multiple residential groundworks schemes
Preparing and submitting valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts
Procuring and managing subcontract packages
Assessing variations, cost changes, and contractual entitlements
Working closely with site teams to ensure commercial control and accurate forecasting
Liaising with clients, consultants, and internal stakeholders
Supporting the commercial team with reporting and cost value reconciliation (CVRs)
About You To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within residential groundworks
Strong understanding of groundworks packages for housing developments
Experience working with major UK housebuilders
Good knowledge of construction contracts and commercial processes
Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Relevant construction or commercial qualifications (preferred)
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