Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Bedfordshire | Projects up to £5m | Education, Commercial & Healthcare

We are working in partnership with a highly respected regional Construction & Engineering contractor to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their established commercial team.

Based in Bedfordshire, this well-established principal contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality new build and refurbishment projects across the education, commercial, and healthcare sectors. With projects typically valued up to £5m, they are known for quality delivery, strong client relationships, and repeat business.

This is a key commercial role within the business. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will take full responsibility for the financial management of projects across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas – from initial budgeting through to final account.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring commercial performance, contractual compliance, and effective cost control across multiple schemes.

• Full commercial management of projects from pre-construction to final account
• Preparation and management of budgets and cash flow forecasts
• Implementation and administration of NEC and JCT contracts
• Subcontractor procurement, management, and payment certification
• Preparation of applications for payment
• Production of CVRs (Cost Value Reconciliations)
• Accurate month-end reporting and commercial forecasting
• Maintaining robust cost control procedures

• Proven experience within the construction/building sector
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 contracts
• Experience working for a main contractor or specialist contractor
• Relevant qualification (e.g., Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar)
• Commercially astute, detail‑oriented, and confident managing projects independently

• Competitive salary reflective of experience
• Company pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits package
• Opportunity to join a stable, reputable contractor with a strong regional presence

If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a senior role, or an established Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking a long‑term opportunity with a forward‑thinking regional contractor, we would welcome your application.

Contact David @ PPM Recruitment on (phone number removed)

Job Title:

Senior Quantity Surveyor
Company: PPM Recruitment

Location:

Luton, Bedfordshire
Posted:
Feb 26th 2026
Closes:
Mar 29th 2026
Sector:
Construction

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time