Groundworks Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager - Residential Groundworks

Location - Northwich

Salary/Package - £55,000 - £75,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor operating throughout the North West, delivering high-quality infrastructure and groundwork packages for some of the region's leading residential developers. Their expertise covers roads and sewers, foundations, drainage, reinforced concrete works, earthworks, retaining structures, plot works, and external infrastructure, with projects delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.

Built on long-standing client relationships, technical expertise, and a commitment to quality, the business continues to grow and is now seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager to strengthen its commercial team.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for:

Managing the commercial delivery of multiple residential groundworks and civil engineering projects

Overseeing projects from procurement through to final account

Preparing valuations, applications for payment, variations, and final accounts

Producing CVRs, cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow analysis

Procuring and managing subcontractor packages

Managing commercial risk and ensuring contractual compliance

Working closely with operational teams to maximise project profitability

Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, developers, and subcontractors

Supporting Directors with commercial strategy and business performance

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager will have:

Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager

Strong background within residential groundworks and civil engineering

Experience working with major house builders across the North West

Excellent understanding of cost control, CVRs, valuations, and final accounts

Strong knowledge of JCT and/or NEC contracts

Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

Competitive basic salary of £55,000 - £75,000

Attractive benefits package

Long-term career progression within a growing contractor

Opportunity to work with leading residential developers across the North West

Stable pipeline of secured work

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Apply:
If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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Please Note:

Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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