Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks​/Civils

Overview

Our client is a well-established groundworks and civil engineering contractor working predominantly with volume house builders. They work with volume house builders and deliver groundworks, civils and drainage packages on residential developments across the region.

Due to continued growth and a strong order book, they are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor with 2–3 years’ experience to join their commercial team.

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple residential infrastructure projects, typically ranging in value from £1m to £20m
. You will manage 4–5 projects concurrently
, working closely with operational teams and reporting directly into the Commercial Manager
.

This is an office-based role with regular site visits, operating on a 5 days per week in the office/site basis.

• Commercial management of groundworks, civils and drainage packages
• Cost control, valuations and financial reporting across multiple projects
• Preparation and submission of interim valuations and final accounts
• Managing variations and change control
• Liaising with site teams and subcontractors
• Supporting procurement and subcontract management
• Reporting commercial performance to the Commercial Manager
• Maintaining accurate cost tracking, primarily using Excel

• 2–3 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role
• Previous experience within residential housing
  , ideally groundworks or civils
• Strong Excel skills and good commercial awareness
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence (due to site visits)

Commercial team of 8

Forecast turnover of £108m this year

Established relationships with major volume house builders

Stable and growing business with long-term workload secured

ASAP start

Office-based with site visits

Location:

Redditch | Salary: £35000 - £45000 per year | Job type:
Permanent | Posted: 08/01/2026