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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job details
Posting date: 26 February 2026
Salary: £60,000 to £70,000 per year
Additional salary information: car allow + pension + holidays
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 March 2026
Location: Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, MK1 2KL
Company: Professional Personnel Management Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: QS/CON/STAN_1772119014

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Summary

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.

The Opportunity

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.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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

About You

  • 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

What's on Offer

  • 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 0121 580 8950

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