Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks

Quantity Surveyor - Residential Groundworks

Location - Liverpool

Salary/Package - £45,000 - £75,000 + Excellent Benefits Package

About the Company

Our client is a leading civil engineering and groundworks contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure and groundworks packages across the North West. Working in partnership with many of the UK's leading housebuilders and developers, they specialise in residential developments, roads and sewers, foundations, drainage, highways, and associated civil engineering works.

Through continued investment in their people, technology, and plant fleet, the business has established itself as a trusted delivery partner, recognised for its commitment to quality, safety, and delivering projects on time and within budget. As a result of continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial team.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor,

you will be responsible for:

Managing the commercial delivery of multiple residential groundworks projects from contract award through to final account

Preparing and submitting applications for payment, valuations, variations, and final accounts

Procuring and managing subcontractors and suppliers

Producing accurate cost forecasts, CVRs, and commercial reports

Monitoring project costs and ensuring commercial targets are achieved

Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities

Administering contracts and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations

Working closely with operational teams to maximise project performance and profitability

Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, site teams, and key stakeholders

Supporting the Commercial Manager with strategic commercial decisions and reporting

The Ideal Candidate

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will have:

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the groundworks or civil engineering sector

Housing and residential groundworks experience is essential

Previous experience working with residential developers or housebuilders

Strong understanding of commercial management and contract administration

Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills

A proactive and commercially driven approach

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline would be advantageous

What's on Offer

Competitive basic salary of £45,000 - £75,000

Attractive benefits package

Opportunity to join a leading North West groundworks and civil engineering contractor

Long-term career progression within a growing and financially stable business

Exposure to high-profile residential developments across the region

Supportive and collaborative commercial team

Opportunity to play a key role in the continued success of the business

Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.

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