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Quantity Surveyor (earthworks)
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Quantity Surveyor (earthworks)
Quantity Surveyor – Commercial Project Role
About Our Client
A long-established and highly respected construction contractor, specialising in:
- Materials processing
- Earthworks
- Bulk material handling
- Specialist plant operations
Operating across the aggregates, quarrying, recycling and civil engineering sectors, they deliver large-scale projects for UK infrastructure, construction, and industrial clients.
With over 20 years of industry experience, the business is known for delivering projects safely, sustainably, and to the highest standards. Continued growth presents an ideal opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team with exciting career progression.
The Role
Reporting to the Commercial Manager, this position offers the chance to manage the full commercial lifecycle of projects—from tendering through to final account settlement.
A fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor seeking stability, long-term prospects, and hands-on experience in major infrastructure projects across the UK.
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Key Responsibilities
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Project Commercial Management
- Oversee the commercial aspects of multiple projects simultaneously.
- Manage cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts to ensure profitability.
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Procurement & Contracts
- Procure subcontractors and suppliers.
- Prepare and agree interim valuations and final accounts.
- Handle contractual compliance and change control, including variations, compensation events, and NEC/JCT contractual obligations.
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Financial & Operational Oversight
- Monitor project profitability and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Generate accurate cost reports and commercial updates for senior management.
- Assist in tendering and pricing of new works.
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Stakeholder Relations
- Work closely with operational teams to align projects with budget and practical delivery.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Requirements
To be the ideal candidate, you will have:
- Industry Experience
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor in:
- Construction, civil engineering, earthworks
- Infrastructure, aggregates, highways or heavy plant
- Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor in:
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Contractual & Technical Knowledge
- Strong working under NEC and/or JCT contracts.
- Proficiency in commercial negotiation, subcontractor management, and variation control.
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Skills & Tools
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with commercial reporting systems.
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Qualifications & Licences
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (or related field) (preferred).
- Full UK driving licence.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Company car or car allowance.
- Annual bonus (performance-linked).
- company pension scheme.
- 25 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays.
- Continuous training and professional development.
- Long-term career progression within a growing, financially stable business.
- Opportunity to work on major infrastructure, recycling, aggregate, and civil engineering projects across the South East and wider UK.
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