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
Salary description
£65000.00 - £75000.00 per year