Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Details

• Salary: £55000 - £70000 per annum + Benefits & Package
• Type:
  Full Time
• Region: UK - East
• Town/City:
  Bedfordshire
• Posted: 26/06/2026
• Listed in:
  Civil Engineering
• Reference: BBBH
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I'm recruiting on behalf of a well‑established, nationally recognised main contractor looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team. This is an opportunity to work on high‑value construction projects ranging from £5m to £60m+, delivering schemes across industrial, logistics and commercial sectors as part of a collaborative and forward‑thinking business.

• Lead the commercial management of construction projects from procurement through to final account.
• Manage subcontract procurement, valuations and payments.
• Prepare client valuations, variations and cost reports.
• Identify and manage commercial risks.
• Work closely with project teams to maximise profitability and project performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and subcontractors.

• Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment.
• Proven ability to manage projects independently.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience delivering industrial, commercial, logistics or large‑scale construction projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline is desirable.

Harry Buckland, Recruitment Consultant – Aldwych Consulting

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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