Quantity Surveyor - Groundworks & Civil Engineering


Quantity Surveyor – Groundworks & Civil Engineering
Salary: £60,000 + Package


A well-established and growing groundworks and civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.


Operating across residential and commercial developments, this contractor delivers a wide range of infrastructure and groundworks packages including foundations, drainage, reinforced concrete works, road construction, kerbing, and external works. With a strong pipeline of secured projects, they are looking to strengthen their commercial capability.


The Role
As Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial responsibility for multiple live groundworks projects, working closely with Directors, Contracts Managers and site teams to ensure strong cost control and margin protection.


Key Responsibilities

Managing groundworks packages from pre-construction through to final accountPreparing and submitting valuations and applications for paymentCost value reconciliation (CVR) reportingCash flow forecastingProcurement of subcontractors and materialsManaging variations and change controlNegotiating and agreeing final accountsAttending pre-start and progress meetingsCommercial risk identification and management

Requirements

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within groundworks or civil engineeringStrong understanding of residential infrastructure and commercial civils packagesExperience managing multiple live sites concurrentlyConfident in valuations, CVRs and financial reportingStrong negotiation and communication skillsAbility to work closely with operational teams and Directors

What’s on Offer

Salary of £60,000Stable and growing contractor with strong order bookGenuine long-term opportunityExposure to a wide range of residential and commercial projects

Supportive and commercially focused environment


This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor looking to join a respected groundworks contractor with a strong reputation and consistent workflow.
For a confidential discussion, please apply today.

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  • Location: Canterbury, Kent, England
  • Salary: £60k per year + benefits
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: Sterling Cross Ltd
  • Posted: 17-Feb-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com