Quantity Surveyor

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a growing civil engineering and groundworks contractor delivering projects across Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, and the surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused professional with a strong background in civils and groundworks to take ownership of multiple projects from tender through to final account.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing project costs, maximising profitability, and ensuring commercial success while working closely with operational teams, clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial aspects of civil engineering and groundworks projects.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate subcontract agreements.
• Produce accurate cost reports, forecasts, and CVRs.
• Measure and value works completed on site.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment.
• Assess and manage subcontractor payments and variations.
• Identify, value, and agree compensation events and claims.
• Monitor project costs and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Support procurement activities and supplier negotiations.
• Prepare and agree final accounts with clients and subcontractors.
• Maintain strong relationships with project teams and clients.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and company procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering and groundworks.
• Strong understanding of NEC and other standard forms of contract.
• Experience working on projects involving:
  • Groundworks
  • Earthworks
  • Drainage
  • Foundations
  • Roads and Highways
  • Infrastructure Works
  • Utilities
  • External Works
• Strong commercial and contractual awareness.
• Experience producing CVRs, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial management systems.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Experience working for a specialist groundworks or civil engineering contractor.
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Membership of RICS or studying towards professional qualification.