At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting residential groundworks projects and ensure profitability while building strong relationships.
- Company: Join a successful contractor with a £50 million turnover and a stellar reputation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company car, bonuses, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Great opportunities for progression to Senior Quantity Surveyor and beyond.
- Why this job: Be part of a collaborative team and advance your career in a stable environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in residential groundworks and strong commercial awareness required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 75000 £ per year.
Quantity Surveyor – Residential Groundworks
Location: Cheltenham Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: £55,000 – £75,000 per annum (DOE) + Company Car/Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
The Opportunity
A well‑established and highly successful residential groundworks contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team based in Cheltenham.
With an annual turnover of approximately £50 million, our client has built an excellent reputation for delivering infrastructure and groundworks packages for many of the UK's leading and regional housebuilders.
Due to continued growth and a substantial pipeline of secured projects, they are looking to strengthen their commercial team with the appointment of an ambitious Quantity Surveyor.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially secure business that offers long‑term career progression, exposure to high‑value projects and the chance to work within a collaborative and supportive commercial team.
The Role
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial management of multiple residential groundworks projects from contract award through to final account.
Working closely with Contracts Managers, Site Teams and Clients, you will ensure projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong commercial relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Commercial management of multiple residential groundworks projects.
- Preparation and submission of interim applications and valuations.
- Measurement and valuation of variations.
- Cost reporting, forecasting and monthly CVRs.
- Procurement and management of subcontractor packages.
- Agreement of subcontractor accounts.
- Preparation of final accounts.
- Monitoring project costs, budgets and cash flow.
- Identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
- Liaising with Clients, Site Teams and Senior Management.
- Assisting with contract administration and dispute resolution where required.
- Supporting the Commercial Manager with strategic commercial objectives.
- Candidate Requirements
- Previous experience within residential groundworks, civil engineering or infrastructure contracting.
- Strong understanding of roads and sewers, foundations, drainage and external works.
- Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Experience producing CVRs, cost reports and final accounts.
- Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement and account management.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and commercial software.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable Qualifications
- Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
- Experience working with NEC and JCT forms of contract.
- Membership of RICS or working towards chartership (desirable but not essential).
- What's on Offer
- Salary of £55,000 – £75,000, depending on experience.
- Company car or car allowance.
- Annual bonus scheme.
- Company pension.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Genuine opportunities for progression to Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Manager.
- Stable workload backed by a strong order book and long‑term client relationships.
- Opportunity to join a successful £50 million turnover contractor with an excellent reputation in the residential groundworks sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor looking to further their career with a respected and expanding contractor delivering high‑quality residential infrastructure and groundworks projects across the region.
Interested applicants are invited to submit their CV in confidence for immediate consideration.
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