Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks​/Civils

Quantity Surveyor - Northampton

Up to £80,000 per annum.

Our client is a leading Civil Engineering and Building Contractor specialising in Infrastructure and Groundworks within the residential sector. They are looking for a motivated Quantity Surveyor to join their Northampton Commercial Team.

Responsibilities include project management across the East Midlands and Northern Home Counties.

• Regular site visits and liaison with the production team.
• Preparation and review of tenders with estimators, providing value engineering advice.
• Early cost advice to clients on variations, ensuring only authorised variations are undertaken.
• Technical advice on drawings and ensuring correct documentation for each project.
• Managing end‑to‑end commercial aspects of assigned projects to maximise value; collaboration with Finance and Procurement departments.
• Ensuring all commercial accountabilities are undertaken in a timely, accurate manner.
• Analysis of rates, prices, variations and compensation events.
• Identification and analysis of potential debt risks and negotiation of financial reconciliation with third parties.
• Forecasting monthly and annual profit figures, maintaining them throughout the project lifetime.
• Understanding safety principles on sites and projects; supporting the safety director and team in policy application.
• Addressing safety concerns immediately with safety team and directors.
• Building strong working relationships with clients, including social networking.
• Allocating work to subcontractors and assisting with procurement when required.

• Relevant experience as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Experience working on groundwork or civil infrastructure projects.
• Excellent computer skills, including Word and Excel.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated high confidentiality.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to gather and analyse information skilfully.
• Highly motivated and willing to work hard.