Quantity Surveyor - Residential Groundworks

Quantity Surveyor - Residential Groundworks

Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire
Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 + Package (DOE)
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: Residential Groundworks / Civil Engineering

The Opportunity

Fawkes & Reece are working with an established residential groundworks contractor who are looking to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, covering projects across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor with a background in residential groundworks to join a busy contractor delivering groundworks and infrastructure packages for major housebuilders.

Key Responsibilities

Commercial management of residential groundworks projects from start to final account.

Preparing valuations, variations and applications for payment.

Managing subcontractor accounts, procurement and payments.

Monitoring project costs, budgets and profitability.

Producing cost reports and forecasts.

Working closely with Contracts Managers and site teams.

Managing contractual matters and negotiating final accounts.

Requirements

Previous Quantity Surveying experience within residential groundworks is essential.

Strong understanding of roads, sewers, drainage, foundations and external works.

Experience working for a groundworks or civil engineering subcontractor.

Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.

Ability to manage multiple projects.

Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management desirable.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience.

Company car or car allowance, subject to package.

Pension and additional benefits.

Long-term career progression.

Apply

If you're an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a residential groundworks background and are considering a new opportunity in Bedfordshire, please apply with your latest CV.

Alternatively, contact Harry at Fawkes & Reece for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed)