Job Description Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks
Location - Derby
Salary/Package - £65,000 + Excellent Benefits Package Freelance Rate - £400 - £450 per day
About the Company
Our client is an established civil engineering and groundworks contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality work and achieving reliable results across the UK.
The business works on a range of prestigious commercial projects and has built its reputation around technical expertise, dependable project delivery and a highly skilled workforce.
Due to a new project in Derby, they are looking to appoint an experienced Groundworks Quantity Surveyor to take responsibility for the post-contract commercial management of a major groundworks package.
The Role
The successful Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for the post-contract commercial management of a £3.5m warehouse groundworks package in Derby.
This is a site-based commercial role requiring someone with a strong background in groundworks and civil engineering , who is confident managing the commercial aspects of a project from contract award through to final account.
The role offers a flexible working arrangement of 3 days on site and 2 days working from home .
Both permanent and freelance candidates will be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Take responsibility for the post-contract commercial management of the £3.5m groundworks package
Managing project costs, budgets and forecasts
Preparing and reviewing CVRs and financial reports
Managing subcontractor accounts and payments
Reviewing and agreeing valuations
Managing variations, compensation events and additional works
Monitoring project performance against budget
Identifying commercial risks and opportunities
Managing applications for payment and cash flow
Preparing and agreeing final accounts
Reviewing contract documentation and ensuring contractual compliance
Working closely with the Project Manager and site team
Liaising with the main contractor, client and supply chain
Providing accurate commercial information to senior management
Supporting the successful commercial delivery of the project from start to finish
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will have:
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within groundworks / civil engineering
Strong groundworks experience is essential
Experience managing post-contract commercial activities
Previous experience working on projects of £3m+ would be advantageous
Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement and account management
Experience with valuations, variations, CVRs and final accounts
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
Excellent cost control and forecasting skills
Good understanding of groundworks construction and methodology
Strong negotiation and communication skills
Ability to work independently and take ownership of the commercial function
Strong Excel and general IT skills
Relevant Quantity Surveying or commercial qualification would be advantageous
Full UK driving licence
Project
£3.5m Warehouse Groundworks Package - Derby
The successful QS will take responsibility for the post-contract commercial management of the groundworks package, working closely with the operational team to ensure the project is delivered successfully and commercially.
What's on Offer
Permanent:
£65,000 salary + package
2 days working from home
3 days on site in Derby
Opportunity to work on a £3.5m commercial groundworks project
Long-term opportunity with an established contractor
Freelance:
£400 - £450 per day
3 days on site / 2 days working from home
Immediate project-based opportunity
£3.5m warehouse groundworks package
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
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