Quantity Surveyor
A.D.S Construction Personnel Ltd
Bedford · posted 14 August 2026
Salary
£65,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Bedford, Bedfordshire
Category
Construction and Property
Project Quantity Surveyor
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Bedford, Bedfordshire (Office Based with Site Visits)
£55,000 £65,000 + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Pension
A well-established and financially secure main contractor is looking to recruit a Project Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team based in Bedford. The company delivers a mixture of refurbishment, fit-out, extension and new build projects across the public and private sectors and has built an excellent reputation for quality, repeat business and staff retention. 1
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive business that genuinely invests in its people. Whether youre an experienced Quantity Surveyor or an Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to step up, youll receive ongoing mentoring, guidance and exposure to a variety of projects to help accelerate your career development.
Whats 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, youll 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, youll 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.
Interview Process
Stage 1: Informal telephone conversation
Stage 2: Face-to-face interview
If youre looking for a long-term opportunity with a successful contractor delivering a varied mix of refurbishment and new build projects, while receiving the support and mentoring needed to progress your career, wed love to hear from you.
A. xwzovoh D.S Construction Personnel Ltd
Keywords: Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Management, Refurbishment, New Build, Main Contractor, General Contractor, Housing Association, Social Housing, Planned Maintenance, Local Authority, JCT Contracts, Bedford, Bedfordshire.
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Bedford, Bedfordshire (Office Based with Site Visits)
£55,000 £65,000 + Bonus + Private Healthcare + Pension
A well-established and financially secure main contractor is looking to recruit a Project Quantity Surveyor to join its growing commercial team based in Bedford. The company delivers a mixture of refurbishment, fit-out, extension and new build projects across the public and private sectors and has built an excellent reputation for quality, repeat business and staff retention. 1
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive business that genuinely invests in its people. Whether youre an experienced Quantity Surveyor or an Assistant Quantity Surveyor ready to step up, youll receive ongoing mentoring, guidance and exposure to a variety of projects to help accelerate your career development.
Whats 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, youll 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, youll 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.
Interview Process
Stage 1: Informal telephone conversation
Stage 2: Face-to-face interview
If youre looking for a long-term opportunity with a successful contractor delivering a varied mix of refurbishment and new build projects, while receiving the support and mentoring needed to progress your career, wed love to hear from you.
A. xwzovoh D.S Construction Personnel Ltd
Keywords: Quantity Surveyor, Project Quantity Surveyor, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Management, Refurbishment, New Build, Main Contractor, General Contractor, Housing Association, Social Housing, Planned Maintenance, Local Authority, JCT Contracts, Bedford, Bedfordshire.