At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage commercial aspects of groundworks and infrastructure projects for top UK developers.
- Company: Leading groundworks contractor with a strong reputation and substantial project pipeline.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £75,000, company car, pension scheme, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing commercial team.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on large-scale infrastructure projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in quantity surveying with strong commercial awareness and project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 75000 £ per year.
Location: Coventry
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (PAYE or LTD)
Salary: Up to 75,000 per annum (DOE) + Company Benefits
About the Company
Our client is a leading groundworks and infrastructure contractor with an annual turnover in excess of 100 million, delivering large-scale residential infrastructure and groundwork packages for many of the UK's leading housebuilders and developers. With a reputation for technical excellence, commercial strength, and high-quality project delivery, the business has established itself as a key player within the residential infrastructure sector. Due to continued growth and a substantial pipeline of secured projects, they are now seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Coventry.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor to join a highly successful contractor. The successful candidate will be responsible for the commercial management of groundworks and infrastructure projects, ensuring financial performance, contractual compliance, and successful project delivery. Working closely with Senior Quantity Surveyors, Commercial Managers, Contracts Managers, and Operational teams, you will play a key role in managing projects from procurement through to final account.
- Manage the commercial aspects of groundworks and infrastructure projects
- Maximise contract profitability and support the achievement of commercial objectives
- Prepare and negotiate interim valuations, variations, and final accounts
- Monitor project costs and identify opportunities to improve margins
- Manage subcontract procurement and subcontractor accounts
- Provide commercial support to operational teams throughout project delivery
- Ensure accurate commercial records and reporting are maintained
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within groundworks, infrastructure, or civil engineering
- Strong understanding of residential infrastructure packages including roads, drainage, foundations, and external works
- Excellent commercial awareness and contractual understanding
- Experience managing projects and subcontractor accounts
- Experience producing CVRs, forecasts, and financial reports
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or Construction Management (HNC/HND/Degree preferred)
What's on Offer:
- Salary up to 75,000 per annum depending on experience
- Company car or car allowance
- Pension scheme and comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to join a 100m+ turnover contractor with a strong market reputation
- Long-term career progression within a growing commercial team
Building Surveyor (Commercial) in Coventry employer: Kenton Black
Join a leading subcontractor in the UK, where you will be part of a dynamic team working on a landmark £200m highways infrastructure project. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth, offering our engineers the chance to develop their skills while contributing to significant civil engineering achievements. With a strong pipeline of work and long-term contract potential, this role provides not just a job, but a meaningful career path in a thriving industry.
