Junior Quantity Surveyor

Junior Quantity Surveyor

Civil Engineering Groundworks contractor based near Stockport, looking for a Junior Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team. This £75 million turnover client is leading the market in groundworks for new build/house build in the Northwest. They are expanding the team for £40 million of new works starting now!

About the role: Junior Quantity Surveyor

As the Junior Quantity Surveyor, you'll report to the Commercial Manager. You and the commercial team oversee numerous groundworks projects on new house build sites across the Northwest. The housebuilder clients you will be contracting for include Redrow Homes, Keepmoat, Countryside, Miller Homes, and more. You will support their projects from cradle to grave, installing roads, sewage infrastructure, drainage, DPC, surfacing, etc.

You will need to report to the Head Office Monday-Friday. The office/site requirements are about a 70/30 split.

Responsibilities for Junior Quantity Surveyor

1. Accurately pricing the costs of materials, labour, and equipment required for each project and submitting quotations for works.
2. Preparing and reviewing tender documents.
3. Liaising with operational staff, including clients and subcontractors.
4. Administering contracts and variations ensuring compliance.
5. Implementing effective cost control measures to optimise project outcomes.
6. Regular reporting on financial progress, potential risks, and cost-saving opportunities to management.
7. Collaborating with Project Managers to establish and maintain budgets throughout the project life cycle.
8. Assisting the commercial team.

Requirements for Junior Quantity Surveyor

1. Previous housebuilding sector experience/exposure preferable (client or contractor side).
2. Preferably experience doing contractor side groundworks projects (most ideal on housebuilding sites).
3. Full UK driver's license.

What we offer for Junior Quantity Surveyor

1. £25,000 - £35,000 p/a base salary (dependent on experience).
2. Car allowance or a company vehicle.
3. Training and exposure to civil engineering for the construction industry.
4. Low turnover and supportive team.
5. Growth and progression opportunity.

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