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Quantity Surveyor – Civils & Groundworks

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 65,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Northampton, West Northamptonshire

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Quantity Surveyor – Groundworks

Location: Northampton
Salary: £65,000–£75,000 + Package
Job Type: Permanent
Start: ASAP available for the right candidate

The Company

Our client is a well-established, successful family-run groundworks contractor based in Northampton. they are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of a varied and hands-on role within the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded QS who enjoys being involved in the full process, from tender and bid stage through to procurement, pricing and commercial risk management. This is not a management role, and the successful candidate will not be required to manage a team.

The Role

The Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in the tendering and commercial delivery of groundworks and civil engineering packages, working closely with directors, site teams, engineers, suppliers and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

  * Managing and supporting the preparation of tenders and bids from initial enquiry through to submission.

  * Reviewing drawings, specifications and structural engineering information to establish project requirements.

  * Carrying out accurate quantity take-offs and measurements.

  * Pricing specific groundworks and civils packages, including:

      * Piling and foundations

      * Excavation works

      * Drainage

      * Earthworks

      * Groundworks and associated external works

  * Calculating and assessing earthworks volumes.

  * Reviewing structural engineering drawings and translating technical information into accurate costings.

  * Identifying commercial, technical and programme risks within tender opportunities.

  * Liaising with material suppliers to obtain quotations and negotiate competitive rates.

  * Procuring and ordering materials for projects as required.

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

  * Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or Senior QS within groundworks, civil engineering or related construction sectors.

  * Strong experience in tendering and bid management.

  * The ability to read and interpret construction, civil and structural engineering drawings.

  * Experience measuring quantities and completing detailed take-offs.

  * Knowledge of excavation, drainage, earthworks and groundworks packages.

  * A good understanding of plant and machinery costs and requirements.

Package

  * Salary: £65,000–£75,000, dependent on experience.

  * Permanent position with a stable, well-established Northampton-based contractor.

  * Opportunity to join a close-knit family business where your contribution will be valued.

  * ASAP start available for the right person.

This role would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a long-term, stable opportunity where they can take ownership of the commercial and tendering process without the responsibility of managing a team

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