Quantity Surveyor

Project Quantity Surveyor – Bedfordshire – Main Contractor

Benefits

• Salary between £45,000 and £55,000
• £7,500 car allowance
• Profit-related bonus
• Healthcare
• Pension
• Full use of on-site gym
• Clear progression into Senior QS / Commercial Manager
• Stable contractor with strong financial performance

Job Title: Project Quantity Surveyor
Location: Bedfordshire
Job Type: Permanent, full time
Sector: Construction, Main Contractor, Commercial, Quantity Surveying

Overview

A well-established and financially secure main contractor with more than 50 years of successful project delivery is seeking a Project Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This role offers long-term stability, strong progression opportunities and the chance to take ownership of either multiple smaller projects or one multi-million-pound scheme, depending on experience.

The company delivers projects across healthcare, MOD, commercial and education sectors, covering both new build and refurbishment schemes ranging from £100k to £12m. They are known for integrity, consistent margins, a low‑risk approach to work and extremely fast subcontractor payments within 7 to 14 days.

Key Responsibilities

• Package procurement
• Processing subcontractor monthly valuations and applications
• Project cost control and commercial reporting
• Issuing monthly valuations to the client / PQS
• Administering variations on the client side
• Managing subcontractor accounts through to final account
• Supporting commercial decision-making across multiple live schemes
• Working closely with project teams to maintain cost, quality and programme control

Ideal Candidate

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment
• Strong understanding of procurement, valuations, variations and cost control
• Able to manage multiple smaller projects or one larger scheme
• Confident communicating with clients, PQS teams and subcontractors
• Looking for progression and long-term development within a stable business