Ivy Resource Group are working with a leading contractor to recruit a Quantity Surveyor for a permanent role based in Redditch.

The company:

Our client is a UK-based groundworks and civil engineering company established in 1994. Headquartered in Worcestershire, with regional offices in Oxfordshire and Leicestershire, the company primarily serves major residential housebuilders across the Midlands and Home Counties. Over the past 30 years, it has grown from a family-run business into one of the region's leading groundworks contractors.

The Role:

Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple groundworks projects.
Prepare, submit, and agree applications for payment and valuations.
Monitor project costs, budgets, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.
Measure and value completed works on site.
Identify, price, and negotiate variations and additional works.
Procure and manage subcontractors, suppliers, and service providers.
Review and negotiate subcontract agreements and contractual terms.
Produce monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs) and commercial reports.
Monitor labour, plant, and material costs against project budgets.
Assist in the preparation of tenders, estimates, and project forecasts.
Manage final accounts and ensure timely project close-out.
Identify commercial risks and opportunities and implement mitigation strategies.
Liaise with site managers, engineers, clients, and other stakeholders.
Maintain accurate project records and supporting documentation.
Ensure compliance with company procedures, contractual obligations, and industry standards.
Support dispute resolution and contractual claims when required.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and best commercial practices.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and supply chain partners.

The Ideal Candidate:

Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within groundworks, civil engineering, or residential construction.
Strong understanding of groundworks packages, including drainage, foundations, roads, sewers, and infrastructure works.
Proven ability to manage project costs, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
Excellent commercial awareness with a focus on profitability and risk management.
Strong knowledge of construction contracts and contractual procedures.
Experience preparing and analysing Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and construction programmes.
Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
A proactive and solution-focused approach to problem-solving.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Salary & Package:

£65,000 per annum
Competitive benefits package
Structured training and career progression opportunities
27 days (+BHs) annual leave, Car Leasing scheme via salary sacrifice, Death in Service (4x), Cycle to Work, Cash Plan (claim back), Pension 3% Ee / 5% Er

How to apply:

Please submit your CV and a member of our team will respond to you.

Ivy Resource Group are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business.

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