Civils Quantity Surveyor - Temp to Perm

  • Caval Limited
  • Dronfield, Derbyshire
  • 22/01/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor with a Civils background, you will play a vital role within the site and the company to ensure all works are completed to specification, in budget and on time. This will initially be a freelance contract and will end up a permanent position if both parties are happy.

Requirements

For this role it is essential that you carry the following professional qualifications as a minimum;

  • Driving Licence
  • Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field (Ideal)

For this role it is essential that you hold the skills & experience below;

  • Completing Monthly budgets
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Package
  • Knowledge in NEC 3 or NEC 4 Contracts
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Experienced in financial / commercial management of projects
  • Experience working on Civils and Groundworks schemes in the UK for at least 5 years

The Role

  • Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
  • Location: South Yorkshire (Working from the Office, site and home working but must be able to commute around Yorkshire)
  • Job Type: Temporary to Permanent

Duties

  • Procurement
  • Assisting in pricing variations
  • Analysis of tender allowances
  • Preparing material reconciliations
  • Providing input on contractual issues
  • Cash management and maximisation
  • Manage the procurement of sub-contractors
  • Preparing and submitting material delivery sheets
  • Strong communication, sales and presentation skills
  • Assist in the production of monthly project cost and progress reports
  • Maintain sustainable and productive relationships with existing clients
  • Develop accurate and consistent bids with the help of relevant departments
  • Preparation and administration of procurement advice, tenders, tender reviews and advice
  • Ensure deadlines are actively managed and progress is reported to supervisors as required
  • Work with project personnel to ensure that profitable and commercial aspects are understood
  • Assisting in the preparation of effective change control during the pre-contract stages and post contract stages
  • Aid in the development of commercial relationships with client, partners & supply chain, building respectful, trusting and productive relationships

For more information or to apply please contact Alex (phone number removed) or the Civils Team on (phone number removed)