Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Worcestershire
Sector: Groundworks / Civils / Drainage (Residential Housing)
Client Type: Volume Housebuilders
Overview
Our client is a well-established groundworks and civil engineering contractor working predominantly with volume housebuilders. They work with volume housebuilders and deliver groundworks, civils and drainage packages on residential developments across the region.
Due to continued growth and a strong order book, they are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor with 2–3 years’ experience to join their commercial team.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple residential infrastructure projects, typically ranging in value from £1m to £20m. You will manage 4–5 projects concurrently, working closely with operational teams and reporting directly into the Commercial Manager.
This is an office-based role with regular site visits, operating on a 5 days per week in the office/site basis.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial management of groundworks, civils and drainage packages
Cost control, valuations and financial reporting across multiple projects
Preparation and submission of interim valuations and final accounts
Managing variations and change control
Liaising with site teams and subcontractors
Supporting procurement and subcontract management
Reporting commercial performance to the Commercial Manager
Maintaining accurate cost tracking, primarily using Excel
Experience & Requirements
2–3 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role
Previous experience within residential housing, ideally groundworks or civils
Strong Excel skills and good commercial awareness
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication and organisational skills
Full UK driving licence (due to site visits)
Company Information
Commercial team of 8
Forecast turnover of £108m this year
Established relationships with major volume housebuilders
Stable and growing business with long-term workload secured
Additional Information
ASAP start
Office-based with site visits