Groundworks Quantity Surveyor

V7 are working with a leading UK main contractor, recognised for delivering high-quality industrial, logistics, commercial, retail and mixed-use schemes across the country, is seeking an experienced Groundworks Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team in Birmingham. With a strong reputation for outstanding customer service, technical expertise and consistent project delivery, this main contractor works alongside industry-leading specialist partners to deliver major schemes across the UK. Due to the scale and complexity of current projects, particularly within large industrial and commercial developments, the business is strengthening its in-house expertise across groundworks packages

The role:

This position has been created to provide dedicated oversight of major groundworks packages across multiple live and pre-construction projects. Groundworks are critical to project success  - getting it wrong can make or break the scheme - so you will play a key role in ensuring commercial control, technical accuracy and transparency across all groundworks operations. You will primarily be based in the Birmingham office, working closely with Commercial Managers, while travelling to sites as required. The sites are primarily around the Midlands however, there are some up North so travel may be required.

In return our client is offering:

Competitive salary
Company car allowance / EV car scheme
Annual bonus
25 days holiday + bank holidays (increases with service)
6% Pension contribution
Private healthcareLife insuranceKey Responsibilities:

Take commercial ownership of large-scale groundworks packages on industrial and commercial schemes
Provide detailed input during pre-construction, advising on scope, risks and cost planning for groundworks
Review and interrogate subcontractor quotations, volumes and returns
Analyse and validate cut & fill models and earthworks quantities
Oversee piling, modelling and earthworks operations from a commercial perspective
Challenge subcontractors where required — ensuring accuracy, value and transparency
Monitor works across multiple sites to ensure commercial integrity and prevent cost discrepancies
Work closely with the wider commercial team to ensure groundworks packages are structured and procured correctly 
The Ideal Candidate:

Strong experience within groundworks, either:

Working for a main contractor managing groundworks packages, or
Working for a groundworks subcontractor delivering to main contractorProven experience on large industrial, logistics or commercial schemes

Strong understanding of:

Earthworks and cut & fill modelling
Piling and enabling works
Groundworks package build-ups and cost structuresComfortable reviewing subcontractor pricing and challenging discrepancies

Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills.

Willing to travel to sites across the Midlands and Surrounding Regions.

Main contractor experience is beneficial but not essential - strong groundworks expertise and the confidence to challenge subcontractors head-on are key. If you’re a Groundworks QS who truly understands how critical early-stage works are to project success and want to take ownership of major packages within a growing contractor, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real impact.

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