Senior Civils​/Groundworks Quantity Surveyor

Position: Senior Civils/Groundworks Quantity Surveyor (Permanent)
Job Title:

Senior Groundworks/Civils Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Berkshire
Salary: £75k + package (maybe more depending on experience)
Sector:
Groundworks & Surfacing Projects

We are recruiting on behalf of a privately-owned contractor based in Berkshire that specializes in delivering groundworks and surfacing projects across the UK. Due to sustained growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are seeking a Senior Groundworks/Civils Quantity Surveyor to work alongside their procurement team to oversee all cost and procurement, reporting into the Operations Director.

Key Responsibilities:

The Civils & Groundworks Senior Surveyor ensures that construction projects remain profitable for the company by purchasing cost-effective materials & sub-contractor resources for projects. Working in a senior position within the procurement department. Reporting to the Operations Director and providing support for the rest of the team.

The core job roles & key responsibilities of the Civils & Groundworks Senior Surveyor include, but are not limited to:

* Manage the purchase and supply of all project procured goods and sub-contractor services related to:

- Groundworks (Including BoQ’s), Soil Stabilisation, Enabling Works (tree removal, demo etc..), Landscaping, Natural Pitches, Irrigation, Utility Supplies

* Successfully manage a large supplier base; negotiating improved supplier terms and pricing

* Negotiate favourable terms, conditions and prices with suppliers to secure advantageous agreements

* Negotiate contracts, handle disputes, and build strong partnerships with key suppliers to ensure quality and reliability.

* Monitor supplier performance, verify compliance with agreements over time, and modify procurement strategy to maintain cost savings, quality, and supply‑chain resilience.

* Long-term planning to ensure best value from suppliers while supporting goals such as cost savings, sustainability, & innovation

* Investigate new suppliers, contrast their products or services, negotiate prices, and establish trustworthy relationships

* Analyse market trends, supply chain risks and opportunities to optimise the procurement processes

* Investigating bulk/multi project deals with suppliers and sub-contractors

* Volume based supplier deals and rebate schemes

* Ensure all purchasing follows legal, ethical, and company standards, and identify risks in the supply chain before they become problems.

* Dealing effectively with challenges with suppliers and the flow of materials

* Providing advise to the project estimator on the predicted cost of individual items

* Liaising with estimator at the estimating stage to ensure that an accurate project cost/tender is provided

* Attend project internal handover meetings to understand full project requirements

* Arrange and attend supplier meetings in order to analyse and discuss supplier performance, as well as gain knowledge of the full portfolio of products and services offered

* Maintain regular communication with the Contracts Team to finalise and confirm the weekly production schedule based on customer requirements and available material stocks

* Analyse internal purchasing processes and suggest improvements to ensure continuity of the department’s performance

* Monitor spending against project budgets, find savings opportunities, and ensure contracts stay within budget without sacrificing quality.

* Identify potential cost-saving opportunities

* Checking and signing off major groundwork sub-contractor valuations

* Invoice and delivery note checking and authorising the same

* Attendance at key industry supplier shows Civils & Groundworks Senior Surveyor Skills

* Excellent communication skills to help negotiations and ensure that expectations are clear

* Proficiency in data analysis, financial analysis, procurement software, and reporting

* Knowledge of ethical standards, climate change policies, and sustainability

* Ability to evaluate supplier performance, conduct audits

* Problem-solving skills to address potential disruptions and develop contingency plans

* Ability to assess and mitigate supply chain risks effectively

Requirements:

- Quantity Surveying biased degree

- At leastyear's experience working for a Groundworks or Civils contractor as a Quantity Surveyor

Benefits:

- Competitive salary in the region of £75k, maybe more depending on experience and potential for this to rise

- Circa 10% annual bonus - potentially more depending on performance of company

- Excellent opportunity to join a growing organization with a solid pipeline of work.

- £6k Car allowance or company car (Electric or Hybrid - client will pay for electric charger install)

If you’re a driven and motivated individual ready to take the next step in your career, this is an outstanding opportunity.

Apply now to join a forward-thinking and expanding team