Quantity Surveyor​/Senior Surveyor - Groundworks​/Civils

Position: Quantity Surveyor / Senior Surveyor - Groundworks / Civils
About the Company

Our client is a well-established family run specialist with expertise in demolition, environmental services and waste management, renowned for delivering excellence, safety and innovation. With decades of proven experience, they deliver a comprehensive range of services including demolition, dismantling, decontamination, remediation, licensed asbestos removal, and a 24/7 emergency response for fire and flood incidents across the UK. Committed to health, safety and environmental excellence, our client continuously invests in personnel, training, and modern plant & equipment.

Whether it's contaminated sites, city centre demolitions, or complex refurbishments, they approach every job with precision, compliance, and integrity.

The Opportunity

As a highly experienced Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role as part of the commercial team, working across a diverse range of projects including scaffolding packages, remediation works, demolition, civil engineering and wider enabling works valued between £10k - £2m, initially based from the Bristol office with frequent site visits. You will oversee financial aspects; ensuring strict compliance with contract terms and maintaining the project's budgetary constraints while contributing to its overall successful and seamless completion.

What We're Looking For

Relevant

Qualifications:

* Degree in Quantity Surveying (or similar)

* RICS / working towards - desirable however is not essential

Experience:

* Proven experience of working on a range of projects including scaffolding packages, remediation works, demolition, civil engineering and wider enabling works

* Extensive background within the industry with a minimum of 2 years' experience working within civil engineering, construction, groundworks, demolition or a similar background

Key

Skills:

* IT skills

* Effective time management

* Superb negotiation capabilities

* Analytical and Mathematical skills

* Excellent sales and presentation skills

* Ability to multitask and prioritise projects

* Strong communication and attention to details

* Understanding of construction laws and regulations

* The ability to accurately estimate the costs associated with the project

* A solid understanding of construction materials, methods, and techniques

Key Responsibilities

* Develop precise cost estimates for civil engineering, groundworks, and enabling works, including scaffolding and remediation

* Assist in negotiating contracts, managing subcontractor quotations and purchase orders

* Produce valuations / interim payments and final accounts

* Carry out site evaluations to assess constraints, quantities and assist in cost control

* Maintain cost reports and work on budget forecasts

* Collaborate with Site Managers, Project Leads and Commercial Director to ensure financial performance

* Support implementation of systems to improve estimation / measurement efficiency

* Maintain and oversee relationships with stakeholders and clients

* Participate in strategic planning and decision-making processes

* Execute effective strategies to ensure steady project advancement

* Preparation of accurate and comprehensive project documentation

* Execute routine quality reviews to ensure compliance with standards

* Execute risk management strategies to address unexpected obstacles

Why Join?

* Company vehicle for site visits

* Excellent opportunity to work with a well-established and reputable company