Quantity Surveyor

Bedford, Oxfordshire

Residential Civil Engineering & Groundworks

Full-Time | Permanent

A well-established residential civil engineering and groundworks company based in Bedford is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing Commercial Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional with groundworks experience to take ownership of projects and play a key role in ensuring commercial success from inception through to final account.

The Role

Reporting to a Senior Member of the Commercial Team , you will lead the commercial function of allocated projects and act as the primary point of contact for all commercial matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of assigned projects
• Act as the main point of contact for all commercial queries, concerns, and actions
• Ensure full compliance with contractual responsibilities
• Procure key subcontractors and suppliers
• Prepare, submit, and agree monthly applications for payment
• Prepare, submit, and agree project variations, claims, and design changes
• Agree and process subcontractor and supplier payments
• Prepare project forecasts and cost plans
• Produce accurate reports analysing profitability and commercial progress
• Ensure compliance with company and departmental procedures and deadlines

Essential Requirements

• Working toward or completed a degree in Quantity Surveying (or similar discipline)
• 3–6 years’ experience in groundworks Quantity Surveying
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Clear understanding of company procedures and ability to meet deadlines

Desirable Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Opportunity to lead projects within a growing residential civil engineering business
• Supportive commercial team environment
• Long-term career development opportunities

If you are a motivated Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career within a reputable residential groundworks contractor in Bedford, we would like to hear from you.