Senior Quantity Surveyor - Building & Joinery

Position: Senior Quantity Surveyor - Building & Joinery
Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Milton Keynes (office-based with site visits)
Sector:
Building & Joinery – Residential & Education

Company Type :
Established family-owned contractor

About the Company

We are a well-established, family-run construction company based in Milton Keynes, specialising in building and high-quality joinery projects. Our work spans residential developments and education projects (schools), with a strong reputation for craftsmanship, long-term client relationships, and a supportive, down-to-earth working culture.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial responsibility across multiple projects from pre-contract through to final account. You will play a key role in supporting project delivery while working closely with directors, site teams, and clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially strong QS who enjoys autonomy and wants to be part of a close-knit, growing business.

Key Responsibilities

* Full commercial management of projects from tender to final account

* Preparing and managing budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts

* Procurement of subcontractors and materials

* Valuations, variations, and change control

* Managing subcontractor accounts and final accounts

* Supporting pre-construction and tendering where required

* Working collaboratively with site managers and directors

* Ensuring commercial best practice and risk management

Requirements

* Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor (or experienced QS ready to step up)

* Background in building / main contracting (joinery experience advantageous)

* Experience delivering residential and/or education projects

* Strong commercial and contractual knowledge

* Confident communicator with a practical, hands-on approach

* Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects

What’s on Offer

* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)

* Long-term, stable role within a respected family business

* Supportive management and low bureaucracy

* Real influence over projects and commercial decisions

* Opportunity to grow with the company

Apply

If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for a stable, rewarding role with a family-run contractor that values quality and people, we’d love to hear from you