About the Role
Senior Quantity SurveyorLocation: Bedfordshire (Projects across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire & surrounding areas)Salary: £80,000 - £90,000 + Car / Car Allowance + Fuel Card + Bonus + PensionAn 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 & BenefitsSalary £80,000 - £90,000 (depending on experience)Company Car or Car AllowanceFuel CardPension scheme (up to 5% employer contribution)25 days holiday + Bank HolidaysHoliday entitlement rising to 28 days + BH with serviceStructured bonus schemeTraining and development support including funded professional coursesExcellent long-term career progression opportunitiesSenior Quantity Surveyor Job OverviewManage the commercial delivery of residential groundworks and infrastructure packagesOversee projects from contract award through to final accountPrepare and manage project budgets, cost plans and forecastsManage subcontractor procurement, payments and valuationsPrepare and submit interim applications for paymentIdentify and manage commercial risks and opportunitiesLiaise with operational teams including Contracts Managers and Site ManagersAttend client and project meetings to support commercial deliveryEnsure projects are delivered in line with contractual and financial targetsSenior Quantity Surveyor Job RequirementsProven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within groundworks or civil engineeringStrong background delivering residential groundworks packagesDegree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similarStrong commercial awareness and cost management skillsExperience managing projects through to final accountExcellent communication and negotiation skillsFull UK driving licenceAbout the CompanyThis 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.Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.
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quantity surveyingcost managementbudget forecastingprocurementsubcontractor managementcommercial riskproject finance