Job Description:

Quantity Surveyor (Groundworks)
Location: Midlands Region (Hybrid Site & Office Based)
Contract Type: Permanent (PAYE) or Freelance
Salary/Rate: Competitive Package, Dependent on Experience

Build Your Career with a Growing Groundworks Contractor

Atrium Associates are delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing contractor in their search for a Quantity Surveyor.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with ambitious growth plans, where you'll have the autonomy to manage your own projects, build strong client relationships, and play a key role in the commercial success of the company. Whether you're an Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career or an established Quantity Surveyor looking for a fresh challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

The business is committed to finding the right individual and is prepared to wait for the ideal candidate, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a genuine long-term career move.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the commercial management of groundworks projects from tender stage through to final account, ensuring projects are delivered profitably while maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Measurement & Cost Planning
• Undertake take-offs and measures from drawings and specifications.
• Assess labour, plant and material requirements.
• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities (BOQs).
• Variations Management
• Identify, price and negotiate project variations.
• Ensure all changes are accurately recorded and agreed with clients.
• Review existing rates and negotiate additional rates where required.
• Applications & Commercial Management
• Prepare and submit monthly valuations and applications for payment.
• Monitor project costs and financial performance.
• Chase outstanding payments and maintain healthy cash flow.
• Tendering
• Prepare and submit competitive tenders.
• Liaise with internal teams to review submissions.
• Obtain feedback and follow up on tender opportunities.
• Client Relationship Management
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and commercial teams.
• Attend meetings, site visits and project reviews as required.
• Support discussions surrounding pre-starts, valuations and final accounts.
• Forecasting & Reporting
• Produce accurate commercial forecasts for live projects.
• Monitor project profitability and identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management.
• Communicate project performance effectively across the business.

About You

• Previous experience within a Quantity Surveying role, ideally within Groundworks, Civil Engineering or Infrastructure sectors.
• Ability to manage projects independently.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Experience with valuations, variations, forecasting and final accounts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary or freelance day rate.
• Clear opportunities for professional development and progression.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Long-term career prospects within a growing business.
• Autonomy to manage projects and make a real commercial impact.

If you're looking for a Quantity Surveyor role where you can take ownership, develop your career and contribute to the success of a thriving business, Atrium Associates would be pleased to hear from you.

Contact Selina Gibbs (url removed) (phone number removed)

Atrium is an equal opportunity employer, and all hiring decisions are subject to international and local employment laws and regulations. All open positions offered by Atrium are subject to specific job requirements, however, we endeavour to ensure fairness and equal opportunities. We welcome applications from suitably skilled candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, religion or age.