Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Residential Groundworks

Location: Bedfordshire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (PAYE or LTD)
Salary: Up to £95,000 (DOE) + Company Benefits

About the Company

Our client is a well-established residential groundworks contractor with an annual turnover of approximately £70 million, delivering high-quality infrastructure and groundwork packages for leading housebuilders across the South East and Midlands. With a strong reputation for safety, quality, and consistent delivery, they have built long-standing relationships within the residential sector.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are now seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in Bedford.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong residential groundworks experience to take a leading role within a growing contractor. The successful candidate will oversee the commercial and financial performance of multiple projects, ensuring profitability, compliance, and efficient delivery from tender stage through to final account.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of multiple residential groundworks projects
• Prepare, review, and manage budgets, cost plans, and financial forecasts
• Oversee interim valuations, variations, and final account agreements
• Monitor project costs, cash flow, and CVRs
• Manage subcontract procurement and accounts
• Provide commercial guidance to site teams and junior surveyors
• Identify and drive value engineering opportunities
• Maintain accurate commercial records and reporting systems

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within residential groundworks
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (JCT/NEC)
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent negotiation and leadership skills
• Ability to mentor and support junior team members
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Relevant qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (HNC/HND/Degree preferred)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary – up to £85,000 per annum depending on experience
• Company car or car allowance
• Pension scheme and additional benefits
• Opportunity to join a £70m turnover contractor with a strong pipeline of work
• Clear progression into senior commercial leadership roles