Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor – Residential Groundworks
The Opportunity
Join a tight‑knit commercial team of 11 delivering high‑quality groundworks to major residential developers. Whether you’re a proven QS or a strong Assistant QS ready for that next step, you’ll run the numbers on six live sites, reporting directly to our Commercial Director and shaping profitable, safe delivery on the ground.
What’s in It for You?
Salary – £32,500 – £55,000 (DOE)
Hours – 07:30 – 16:30, Monday‑Friday
Bonus – Discretionary performance scheme
Holidays – 23 days + bank hols, rising annually to year 5,
Pension – 3.5% employer contribution
Car – Company vehicle or £840 pcm allowance + fuel card
Long Service – Cash milestones & extra leave
Well‑being – Same‑day GP, physio & mental‑health support (EAP)
Healthy Living – Monthly gym/fitness payments after probation
Day‑to‑Day
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Manage valuations, CVRs, cost forecasting and change control on up to six concurrent residential groundworks packages.
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Liaise with site managers, engineers and client teams to ensure accurate measures and timely payments.
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Mentor trainees and the Assistant QS, embedding best‑practice commercial controls across the team.
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Drive value engineering and robust procurement alongside our Regional Estimator.
You’ll Need
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Residential groundworks experience – housing plots, drainage, externals, roads & sewers.
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Strong grasp of JCT & bespoke developer contracts.
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Confident with take‑offs, re‑measures and ERP/estimating software.
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Full UK driving licence and the flexibility to visit Midlands‑based sites.
Nice to Have
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HNC/Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
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Track record stepping up from Assistant to fully‑fledged QS.
Ready to build your future with us?
Send your CV to Daryl Richardson.
Start date: ASAP – we’re eager to get the right person on board