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

About the Company

Our client is a well-established residential groundworks contractor delivering high-quality groundwork packages for leading housebuilders 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.

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Skills & Experience Required

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)

What’s on Offer

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed