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Highways Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job in Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK40, England, UK
Listing for: Carrington West
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-21
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering, Estimator, Procurement / Purchasing
  • Engineering
    Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering, Estimator, Procurement / Purchasing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 GBP Yearly GBP 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Up to £75,000 + Package | Bedford | Major Highways & Civil Engineering Scheme

Take the Next Step on a Landmark £200 Million Infrastructure Project. Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team on a flagship highways and civil engineering project based in Bedford.

Responsibilities
  • Managing the commercial delivery of key work packages from procurement through to final account.
  • Preparing and reviewing CVRs, forecasts and cost reports.
  • Managing subcontract procurement, negotiations and final account agreements.
  • Identifying and managing commercial risks while implementing mitigation strategies.
  • Supporting value engineering initiatives to maximise project performance.
  • Administering NEC contracts and ensuring contractual compliance.
  • Preparing and submitting applications for payment and managing change control.
  • Building strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors and project stakeholders.
  • Supporting and mentoring Assistant Quantity Surveyors where required.
  • Working collaboratively with operational teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.
Qualifications & Experience
  • Experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor within the highways or civil engineering sector.
  • Proven experience delivering infrastructure or major civil engineering projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
  • Excellent commercial and contractual awareness.
  • Experience managing subcontract accounts through to final account.
  • Strong communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
Salary & Benefits
  • Salary up to £75,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Car allowance
  • Company pension
  • Annual bonus (where applicable)
  • Private healthcare
  • Generous annual leave entitlement
  • Professional membership support
  • Ongoing training and career development
  • Additional flexible company benefits
Location

This role is based in Bedford on a major £200 million highways and civil engineering project. Opportunity for career progression within a successful commercial team.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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