Senior Quantity Surveyor – Groundworks

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Groundworks Southampton Salary up to £85,000 + Car Allowance + Pension + 25 Days Holiday Blaymires Recruitment is working with a long-established and highly respected Groundworks contractor based near Southampton, who is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team. With over 30 years of successful trading, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality groundwork packages across the South. Their workload spans speculative residential developments, housing association schemes, and a variety of infrastructure and civil engineering projects. This is a key position within the business, offering the opportunity to take full commercial ownership of multiple projects and play an integral role in the company’s continued growth. The Role * Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will manage multiple groundwork projects valued up to £3m * Oversee all commercial aspects across a range of packages including bulk earthworks, deep drainage, enabling works, foundations, infrastructure, highways (S278 & S38), and surfacing * Measurement and valuation of civil engineering and groundworks packages * Preparation and submission of monthly applications for payment * Identify, price, and negotiate variations with clients * Prepare subcontract tender enquiries and review returned tenders * Manage subcontractor accounts and payments * Attend and contribute to monthly commercial meetings The Candidate * Strong background within the Groundworks sector * Proven experience managing multiple projects in a similar role * Good understanding of groundworks and civil engineering methodologies * Commercially astute with strong analytical skills * Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel * Full UK driving licence What’s on Offer * Salary up to £85,000 * Car or car allowance * Pension scheme * 25 days holiday * Supportive and friendly working environment * Stable, long-term opportunity with a well-established contractor If you would like to find out more, please contact Stephen Blaymires on (phone number removed)