Quantity Surveyor

Project Quantity Surveyor

Bedford, Bedfordshire (Office Based with Site Visits)

£55,000 – £65,000 + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Pension

A Bedford-based main contractor is looking for a Project Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team. The role covers refurbishment, fit-out, extension and new build projects across the public and private sectors, with a salary of £55,000–£65,000 plus bonus, private healthcare and pension.

The company will consider an experienced Quantity Surveyor or an Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to take on more responsibility. You’ll work closely with the commercial team, receive support where needed and gain experience across several live projects.

What’s On Offer?

£55,000 – £65,000 salary

Profit-related bonus

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Full use of on-site gym

Secure pipeline of work

Friendly and supportive management team

Ongoing mentoring and career development

Genuine progression opportunities to Senior Quantity Surveyor and Commercial Management

Exposure to refurbishment, fit-out and new build projects

Stable business with an excellent reputation and strong order book

The Role

Based from the Bedford office, you’ll manage the commercial aspects of 2-3 projects simultaneously, with project values typically ranging from £500,000 to £2 million.

Your primary project will be a £2 million Civic Centre Refurbishment in Runnymede, comprising:

• Library refurbishment
• Police station refurbishment
• Council offices refurbishment

In addition, you’ll be commercially responsible for two further projects in Kensington & Chelsea, involving commercial centre and external works projects. These schemes are predominantly local authority-funded and delivered under JCT contracts. 1

The role is office-based with regular site visits, providing a good balance between commercial management and project involvement on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement of subcontract packages
• Preparing and issuing subcontract orders
• Managing subcontractor accounts
• Processing subcontractor valuations and applications for payment
• Preparing and submitting client valuations
• Managing variations and change control
• Cost reporting and forecasting
• Final account preparation and negotiation
• Commercial management of projects from inception through to completion
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure successful project delivery

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates from a broad range of construction backgrounds, including:

• Main Contractors
• General Building Contractors
• Refurbishment Contractors
• New Build Contractors
• Social Housing Contractors
• Planned Maintenance Contractors
• Housing Association Frameworks
• Local Authority Projects

You may currently be working as a:

• Quantity Surveyor
• Project Quantity Surveyor
• Intermediate Quantity Surveyor
• Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for the next step

Experience in procurement, valuations, variations and subcontractor management is highly desirable.

A construction-related qualification is not essential. The company values practical experience, commercial awareness, attitude and a willingness to learn just as highly as formal qualifications.

This role would suit a Quantity Surveyor looking for a stable, long-term position with a Bedford-based contractor and the chance to work on a varied mix of refurbishment and new build projects. Apply to find out more.

Relevant experience may include Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Intermediate Quantity Surveyor or Assistant Quantity Surveyor roles within a main contractor, refurbishment contractor, social housing contractor or local authority framework environment. Experience of JCT contracts, procurement, valuations, variations, subcontractor management and commercial reporting would be useful.