Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks, Demolition & Structures

Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks, Demolition & Structures

Location:

Luton

Salary: £70,000 - £100,000 (CIS or PAYE)

Contract Type:
Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a strong subcontractor background in groundworks, basements, RC frames, demolition, cut and carve, temporary works, and steel frames. This is a commercially focused role operating exclusively within the subcontractor sector—candidates from a main contractor background will not be considered. The successful candidate will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple projects from pre-contract through to final account, ensuring profitability, cost control, and contractual compliance across complex civil and structural packages.

• Commercial management of subcontractor packages from tender stage through to final account.
• Preparation and submission of valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
• Measurement and valuation of works including groundworks, basements, RC frames, demolition, cut and carve, temporary works, and steel frames.
• Cost planning, budgeting, and forecasting to ensure projects remain commercially viable.
• Procurement and management of suppliers and subcontractors, including negotiation of terms and variations.
• Assessment, agreement, and submission of variations and change control.
• Monitoring project costs against budgets and reporting on commercial performance.
• Identification and management of commercial risk and value engineering opportunities.
• Attendance at commercial and site meetings, supporting project and construction teams.
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and cost reporting systems.

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within the subcontractor sector, specifically groundworks, demolition, or structural packages.
• Strong technical knowledge of basements, RC frames, cut and carve, steel frames, and temporary works.
• Solid understanding of subcontractor contracts, procurement, and commercial risk.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and commercial awareness.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial management systems.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Competitive salary: £70,000 - £100,000 (CIS or PAYE).
• Long-term career progression within a specialist subcontractor business.
• Exposure to high-value, technically complex projects across the region.