08 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Nottinghamshire, UK
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and reputable groundworks contractor in the East Midlands. The Role Our client is recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor with 1 - 2 + years of experience in the groundworks sector. This is a fantastic chance to further develop your QS career within a supportive and fast-paced environment. You'll be involved in a variety of residential groundwork projects, work is primarily office-based, with visits to project sites as needed. Key Responsibilities Managing and reporting project costs and progress Subcontractor procurement and management Valuations and variations Preparing and submitting accurate forecasts and cost reports Supporting commercial strategy and delivery on a variety of groundwork packages Requirements Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline Previous experience, ideally in residential groundworks or civil...
08 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Hertfordshire, UK
Our client is a specialist sub-contractor that provides a RC frame and groundworks service to Tier 1 contractors in London and Home Counties. Responsibilities: Drive project success by managing costs, ensuring every detail aligns with financial goals. Conduct regular site visits to assess progress, measure completed work, and verify compliance with contractual terms Negotiate contracts with suppliers and sub-contractors Collaborate closely with the project management team to monitor expenditures and ensure alignment with budgetary constraints Provide advice on cost-related matters during project planning, execution, and closure phases. Produce regular reports detailing financial performance, identifying variances from the budget, and recommending corrective actions. Requirements Experience working for a specialist sub-contractor / RC frame & Groundworks Proven experience in a Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Management role Knowledge of construction...
08 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Bedfordshire, UK
Nicholas Associates are working with an established client within the groundworks and civil engineering sector to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial Team. This role will be based in Bedfordshire and will involve work on residential groundworks projects. Our client partners with some of the UK's major housebuilders, delivering large-scale housing and infrastructure projects. With continued growth and a strong project pipeline, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business that combines technical expertise with a collaborative and supportive working culture. Roles and Responsibilities: Negotiate terms and conditions of subcontracts. Manage and process payments for specialist subcontracts and key suppliers. Perform the closeout process, ensuring all contract terms are met and payments are verified. Work with the project team to evaluate the impact of budget changes. Review and validate weekly cost monitors, comparing forecasted costs with actual...
04 Sep, 2026
Permanent
Staffordshire, UK
We're currently recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join a successful residential groundwork's business. The overall purpose of the role is to work closely with the project delivery teams to protect the commercial and contractual interests of the business, ensuring contracts are delivered in line with their commitments. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to: Complete prompt monthly applications for payment. Monitor project costs and prepare cost reconciliations in line with valuations. Provide quotations to clients for variations, ensuring that only those that are commercially agreed are completed by the production team. Manage client accounts ensuring that any payment shortfalls are highlighted and dealt with in a timely manner. Complete monthly forecasts with the production team ensuring the successful commercial performance of a project are monitored and maintained throughout the duration of the contract. Procure subcontractor and supplier packages,...
25 Aug, 2026
Permanent
Leicestershire, UK
Quantity Surveyor / Estimator Location: Leicestershire Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) Quantity Surveyor / Estimator - Residential Groundworks An established and growing residential groundworks contractor is looking to recruit a Quantity Surveyor / Estimator to join its commercial team in Leicestershire. Working with many of the UK's leading housebuilders, the business delivers a wide range of residential infrastructure and groundworks packages, including roads, sewers, drainage, foundations, plot works and external works. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, this is an excellent opportunity to join a successful contractor with genuine long-term career prospects. The Role This is a varied commercial position, combining both estimating and quantity surveying responsibilities. Working closely with the commercial and operational teams, you will play a key role from tender stage through to project...
25 Aug, 2026
Permanent
West Sussex, UK
The Opportunity Our client is a leading civil engineering and infrastructure contractor delivering major rail and highways projects across the UK. They are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team, supporting the successful delivery of multiple projects, based in Eastbourne. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within a well-established business working on high-profile infrastructure schemes. Key Responsibilities As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of projects from contract award through to final account. Your duties will include: Managing the financial and contractual performance of allocated projects. Monitoring project costs, forecasts, profitability and cash flow. Preparing and maintaining accurate cost plans, financial reports and project forecasts. Administering contracts in line with contractual obligations and...
12 Aug, 2026
Permanent
Birmingham, UK
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established civil engineering business based in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused Quantity Surveyor looking to develop their career within a growing business, working across a range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects. The Role As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial aspects of projects from pre-contract through to final account. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, subcontractors and clients to ensure projects are delivered commercially successfully. Key responsibilities will include: Managing project costs, budgets and financial reporting. Preparing and reviewing valuations, applications for payment and final accounts. Managing subcontractor accounts, payments and variations. Preparing and submitting cost/value reports. Monitoring project expenditure and identifying commercial risks....