Quantity Surveyor

Streamline Search
Reading, Berkshire
Our client is a well-established specialist groundwork contractor based in Berkshire, delivering a comprehensive range of services including groundworks, reinforced concrete structures, basements, drainage, and civil engineering solutions across commercial and residential projects.

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic team. As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing commercial and cost control activities across groundwork projects, ensuring they are delivered efficiently, profitably, and within budget.

Quantity Surveyor - Position Remuneration

£70,000 - £80,000 (depending on experience)
Office-based position
Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30
20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Company pension scheme
Annual bonus and additional company-wide benefitsQuantity Surveyor - Position Overview

Manage all commercial aspects of the project lifecycle from inception through to final account
Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts and subcontracts to ensure robust commercial agreements
Monitor project costs, budgets, and forecasts to ensure financial control and profitability
Identify, assess, and manage risks, opportunities, and variations throughout project delivery
Lead on valuations, applications for payment, and agreement of final accounts
Provide commercial advice and support to the wider project team
Liaise effectively with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partnersQuantity Surveyor - Position Requirements

Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (or equivalent experience)
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within groundworks or civil engineering
Strong understanding of construction commercial management, contracts, and cost control
Experience managing valuations, applications for payment, variations, and final accounts
Knowledge of subcontract procurement and negotiation
Ability to monitor costs, budgets, and financial forecasts accurately
Experience identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and contract documentation
Strong numerical and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
Confident communicator, able to liaise with clients, site teams, and supply chain partners
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
Proficient in MS Office and relevant commercial/QS systemsStreamline Search is a technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the United Kingdom. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying to this post you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you in relation to this application
Posted 2026-04-27

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