Senior Quantity Surveyor

Vision Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential developer in Milton Keynes seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor. This role involves taking full commercial responsibility for a major infrastructure project, managing procurement, and ensuring financial control. Candidates should have significant experience in civil engineering and strong negotiation skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £85k-£95k and a comprehensive benefits package, making it a career-defining opportunity within a respected firm.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Career-defining opportunity

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure or major groundworks projects.
• Background with residential developers or main contractors.
• Ability to lead operations independently while collaborating with teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial functions for a large-scale infrastructure project.
• Manage procurement strategies and contract administration.
• Provide accurate cost forecasting and budget control.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Contract management

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Milton Keynes

Salary: £85,000-£95,000 + Benefits

Contract Type: Permanent

A leading residential developer—renowned for delivering high-quality housing and mixed‑use communities across the Southeast—is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take full commercial responsibility for a major infrastructure and groundworks scheme forming the foundation of an upcoming flagship development in Milton Keynes.

This role offers the chance to join a forward‑thinking business at a critical stage of project delivery. Working closely with senior management, technical teams, and key external partners, you will oversee commercial strategy, procurement, financial control, and the successful execution of all infrastructure works on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all commercial functions for a large-scale infrastructure and groundworks project.
• Manage procurement strategies, tender processes, and contract administration.
• Provide accurate cost forecasting, budget control, and financial reporting to senior management.
• Oversee subcontractor performance, valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Work collaboratively with technical and project teams to ensure seamless delivery.
• Mitigate commercial risk and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Requirements

• Significant experience as a Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure, civil engineering, or major groundworks projects.
• Background with residential developers, main contractors, or specialist civil engineering contractors.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and contract management skills.
• Confident in leading commercial operations independently while working collaboratively with wider teams.
• Ability to drive value, quality, and commercial efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary in the region of £85k-£95k depending on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• A career‑defining opportunity to lead the commercial delivery of a major infrastructure project within a respected and growing development business.
• Site-based role in Milton Keynes, working closely with senior leadership on a landmark scheme