Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Bedfordshire (Projects across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire & surrounding areas)
Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + Car / Car Allowance + Fuel Card + Bonus + Pension
An established and rapidly growing groundworks and civil engineering contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding commercial team. The role will involve managing multiple residential groundworks and infrastructure packages from project award through to final account.
The company has experienced significant growth in recent years, increasing turnover from approximately £62m to £100m, alongside a 65% increase in workforce. With a strong pipeline of secured work and continued expansion plans, this role offers excellent long-term career progression within an ambitious and forward-thinking contractor.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Commercial Director and play a key role in overseeing the commercial delivery of projects while supporting the wider commercial team.
Senior Quantity Surveyor Salary & Benefits

• Salary £80,000 - £90,000 (depending on experience)
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• Fuel Card
• Pension scheme (up to 5% employer contribution)
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Holiday entitlement rising to 28 days + BH with service
• Structured bonus scheme
• Training and development support including funded professional courses
• Excellent long-term career progression opportunities

Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Overview

• Manage the commercial delivery of residential groundworks and infrastructure packages
• Oversee projects from contract award through to final account
• Prepare and manage project budgets, cost plans and forecasts
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments and valuations
• Prepare and submit interim applications for payment
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
• Liaise with operational teams including Contracts Managers and Site Managers
• Attend client and project meetings to support commercial delivery
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual and financial targets

Senior Quantity Surveyor Job Requirements

• Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within groundworks or civil engineering
• Strong background delivering residential groundworks packages
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar

• Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills
• Experience managing projects through to final account
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Full UK driving licence

About the Company
This contractor has developed a strong reputation for delivering high-quality groundworks and infrastructure packages for leading national and regional housebuilders. With continued investment in people, systems and project delivery, the company offers a supportive and ambitious environment for individuals looking to develop their careers.
They are particularly interested in motivated and career-focused individuals who want to progress within a growing organisation and play a key role in its continued success.
If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to join a growing contractor with strong long-term prospects and progression opportunities, this role offers an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of residential infrastructure projects across the region.

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