At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage multiple groundwork projects and oversee all commercial aspects.
- Company: Established Groundworks contractor with a strong reputation in Southampton.
- Benefits: Salary up to £75,000, car allowance, pension, and 25 days holiday.
- Other info: Supportive environment with long-term career stability.
- Why this job: Take full ownership of projects and contribute to company growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in groundworks and civil engineering, strong analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 75000 £ per year.
Blaymires Recruitment is working with a long-established and highly respected Groundworks contractor based near Southampton, who is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. With over 30 years of successful trading, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality groundwork packages across the South. Their workload spans speculative residential developments, housing association schemes, and a variety of infrastructure and civil engineering projects. This is a key position within the business, offering the opportunity to take full commercial ownership of multiple projects and play an integral role in the company’s continued growth.
The Role
- Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will manage multiple groundwork projects valued up to £3m.
- Oversee all commercial aspects across a range of packages including bulk earthworks, deep drainage, enabling works, foundations, infrastructure, highways (S278 & S38), and surfacing.
- Measurement and valuation of civil engineering and groundworks packages.
- Preparation and submission of monthly applications for payment.
- Identify, price, and negotiate variations with clients.
- Prepare subcontract tender enquiries and review returned tenders.
- Manage subcontractor accounts and payments.
- Attend and contribute to monthly commercial meetings.
The Candidate
- Strong background within the Groundworks sector.
- Proven experience managing multiple projects in a similar role.
- Good understanding of groundworks and civil engineering methodologies.
- Commercially astute with strong analytical skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Full UK driving licence.
What’s on Offer
- Salary up to £75,000.
- Car or car allowance.
- Pension scheme.
- 25 days holiday.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Stable, long-term opportunity with a well-established contractor.
If you would like to find out more, please contact Stephen Blaymires at Blaymires Recruitment.
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