Quantity Surveyor
Building Careers UK
Location - Liverpool
Salary/Package - £45,000 - £70,000 + Excellent Benefits Package
About the Company
Our client is an established specialist contractor operating within the groundworks and civil engineering sector, with extensive experience delivering groundworks packages for residential and housing developments.
The business works closely with house builders, developers, and main contractors, delivering high-quality groundworks solutions across a range of residential schemes. With continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are now looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Liverpool.
The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of groundworks packages across residential and housing projects.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing the commercial performance of allocated groundworks projects
Preparing and monitoring CVRs, forecasts, and cost reports
Managing subcontract procurement and supplier accounts
Preparing valuations, applications for payment, variations, and final accounts
Reviewing project costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities
Working closely with site and project teams to monitor delivery and financial performance
Managing commercial documentation and contractual requirements
Liaising with clients, developers, house builders, and main contractors
Building and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers
Supporting the successful commercial delivery of residential groundworks projects
The Ideal Candidate
The successful Quantity Surveyor will have:
Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction
Groundworks experience is essential
Strong experience within residential / housing projects
Experience working for a groundworks subcontractor would be highly advantageous
Strong knowledge of cost control, forecasting, valuations, and final accounts
Experience managing subcontractor accounts and procurement
Good understanding of construction contracts
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Excellent communication and organisational abilities
Good Microsoft Excel and IT skills
Relevant Quantity Surveying or construction qualification
What's on Offer
£45,000 - £70,000 salary
Excellent benefits package
Liverpool-based opportunity
Strong pipeline of residential groundworks projects
Opportunity to work with established house builders and main contractors
Long-term career progression within a growing specialist contractor
Supportive and commercially focused working environment
Opportunity to take genuine ownership of commercial performance
Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris.
Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates.
Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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