Groundworks Quantity Surveyor (In-House Housebuilder)

We are working with an established and growing housebuilder who are looking to appoint an experienced Groundworks Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on an in-house basis. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a QS with strong residential groundworks experience who wants to move into a client/developer environment and play a key role in the successful delivery of multiple housing developments. 

The Role 

Reporting to a Director, you will be responsible for the commercial management of groundworks, infrastructure and associated external works across a portfolio of residential developments. 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Managing groundworks and infrastructure packages from procurement through to final account 

• Preparing and reviewing subcontract enquiries and tender returns. 

• Negotiating subcontract packages and securing competitive costs. 

• Producing cost plans, budgets and forecasts. 

• Reviewing valuations, variations and payment applications. 

• Managing subcontractor accounts and final accounts. 

• Monitoring costs against budget and identifying commercial risks. 

• Working closely with Construction, Technical, Development and Procurement teams. 

• Supporting the delivery of roads, drainage, utilities, earthworks, foundations and external works. 

• Maintaining accurate commercial records and reporting regularly to senior management. 

• Assisting with value engineering and identifying opportunities to improve project performance. 

About You 

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor with: 

• Proven experience within residential groundworks/infrastructure. 

• Strong knowledge of groundworks, drainage, roads, utilities and associated external works. 

• Experience managing subcontract packages from tender through to final account. 

• Good commercial and contractual knowledge. 

• Strong negotiation and communication skills. 

• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with operational teams. 

• Ideally, experience working for a housebuilder or residential developer, although strong groundworks contractor-side experience will also be considered. 

Why Join? 

This is an opportunity to move in-house with a reputable housebuilder, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of groundworks packages across a number of high-quality residential developments. 

You will have the opportunity to work closely with senior commercial and operational teams, with genuine scope for progression as the business continues to grow.