Quantity Surveyor – Groundworks
Quantity Surveyor – Groundworks
Southampton
Salary up to £60,000 + Car Allowance + Pension + 25 Days Holiday
A respected Groundworks contractor based near Southampton is searching for a Quantity Surveyor to join the business. The company has been operating for over 20 years and undertakes a variety of groundwork projects across the South, that include the construction of roads and sewers for commercial and housing developments.
The Role
- Reporting into the Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the control of multiple projects valued up to £3m.
- Managing the commercial elements of each package including bulk earthworks, deep drainage, enabling works, hard landscaping, foundations, infrastructure works, highways, Section 278 and 38 works, service installations, road construction and surfacing.
- Measurement and valuation of various Civil Engineering and Groundworks packages.
- Preparation of monthly applications for payments for allocated projects.
- Identification and pricing of variations to Clients.
- Negotiation and agreement of variations.
- Preparation of Sub-contract tender enquiry documents.
- Review of submitted tenders.
- Payment of sub-contract accounts.
- Conducting monthly meetings with Commercial Director and Commercial Manager.
The Candidates
- Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying.
- Thorough working knowledge of Groundworks sector.
- Previous experience of managing multiple projects in a similar role.
- A good understanding of construction methodologies within the Groundworks sector.
- IT proficient with Microsoft Packages, including Microsoft Excel.
- Valid driving licence to enable travel to live sites across the South.
The company is looking to appoint someone in December or early January 2021 and would like to start interviewing candidates over the next 6 weeks.
If you are interested in this role and would like further information then contact Stephen Blaymires on 07498 987 851/ 02380 972 394 / or email sb@blaymiresrecruitment.co.uk
