Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Residential Groundworks

Location:

Bedford

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (PAYE or LTD)

Salary:
Up to £85,000 (DOE) + Company Benefits / LTD Rate Available

Our client is a well-established residential groundworks contractor delivering high-quality groundwork packages for leading house builders across the Midlands and South East. With a strong reputation for safety, quality, and consistent project delivery, they have developed long-term partnerships within the housing sector.

Following a sustained period of growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial team and support the delivery of multiple residential developments in the Bedford region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor with residential groundworks experience to join a reputable and expanding contractor. The successful candidate will take a leading role in managing the commercial and financial aspects of multiple projects, ensuring profitability, compliance, and effective cost control from tender through to final account.

• Lead the commercial management of multiple residential groundworks projects
• Prepare, review, and manage budgets, cost plans, and valuations
• Oversee interim valuations, variations, and final account agreements
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, and cash flow across sites
• Provide commercial guidance and support to site teams and junior QS staff
• Identify and implement value engineering opportunities
• Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting systems
• Contribute to monthly CVRs and financial performance reviews

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within residential groundworks or civil engineering
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to mentor and support junior team members
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (HNC/HND/Degree preferred)

• Competitive salary - up to £85,000 per annum depending on experience
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme and additional company benefits
• Opportunity to join a stable, growing contractor with a strong pipeline of work and clear progression opportunities