Quantity Surveyor - Civil Engineering & Groundworks
Chippenham, Wiltshire
Up to £70,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits 
 

An established and highly successful civil engineering and earthworks contractor is looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across the South West and a substantial portfolio of repeat business, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business experiencing continued growth and long-term stability.
Working closely with the Commercial Manager, you will take commercial responsibility for a range of projects valued between £10,000 and £3 million, supporting both operational and commercial teams to ensure successful project delivery.
 

The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
-    Preparing and agreeing applications for payment across multiple projects
-    Producing weekly and monthly commercial reports, including cost value reconciliations, forecasts, budgets and cash flow reporting
-    Managing the subcontract procurement process from enquiry through to final account
-    Identifying, valuing and managing variations, compensation events, claims and early warning notices
-    Cost capture, allocation, accruals and subcontract liability management
-    Contract administration and commercial management throughout the project lifecycle
-    Procuring materials and managing supplier quotations and orders
-    Maintaining accurate project records and ensuring commercial documentation is submitted on time
-    Providing contractual and commercial advice to operational teams
-    Liaising with clients, subcontractors and site teams whilst attending project meetings as required
-    Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and supporting project profitability
 

About You
The ideal candidate will possess:
-    HNC, Degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
-    A minimum of 2 years' post-graduate Quantity Surveying experience
-    Previous experience within civil engineering, groundworks, earthworks or infrastructure projects
-    Strong commercial awareness and contract administration skills
-    Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
-    A proactive and organised approach to workload management

 

What's on Offer?
-    Up to £70,000 (Dependant on Experience)
-    £4,800 annual car allowance
-    24 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
-    Company pension scheme
-    Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing business
-    Support for continued professional development

If you're a Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your career with a well-established contractor delivering a diverse range of civil engineering and groundworks projects, we'd love to hear from you.