Quantity Surveyor – Major Residential & Infrastructure Development
📍 Milton Keynes | 💰 Up to £70,000 | 🏗 4,500-unit scheme with long-term prospects
Are you a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor with experience in infrastructure or groundworks?
Would you like to be part of a flagship development delivering over 4,500 homes, 4 million sq ft of employment space, and critical infrastructure across a multi-phase, long-term project?
One of the UK’s most ambitious urban extensions — Milton Keynes East — is underway, and we're seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join the team.
🔍 The Project
A £multi-billion sustainable urban expansion east of the M1 comprising:
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4,500 new homes
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4 million sq ft of employment space
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Schools, community facilities, and highways infrastructure
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Initial works include roads, bridges, structures, and utilities to unlock phased residential delivery
🛠 Your Role
You’ll be joining the team at a pivotal stage, taking ownership of live infrastructure packages and supporting future phases:
Current responsibilities:
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Oversee final stages of the NEC Option A Phase 1 infrastructure package (Laing O'Rourke)
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Manage two live packages with Statom (River Ouzel RC Bridge - £8.9m & Primary Street highways - £5.2m)
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Day-to-day duties include payment applications, valuations, change control, and final accounts
Looking ahead:
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Get involved in the procurement and commercial management of future infrastructure packages – some up to £40m
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Long-term opportunity to move into the residential delivery side as the project evolves
✅ What We’re Looking For
We’re open-minded on background but ideally, you’ll have:
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Experience with groundworks, infrastructure, or civils
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Background with a residential developer, main contractor, or specialist subcontractor
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NEC contract knowledge is advantageous, but not essential
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Strong valuation, cost control, and subcontract management skills
🚀 Why Join?
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5+ years of infrastructure works ahead, with potential to move into residential phases
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Be part of a landmark scheme with major long-term career progression
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Work on both live delivery and future procurement phases
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Supportive and flexible working environment
💼 Salary & Benefits
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Up to £70,000 basic salary (Senior QS title available for experienced candidates)
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Discretionary bonus
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Long-term pipeline of secured work
🕓 Working Hours & Flexibility
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Office based in Milton Keynes (with at least 1 day/week on site)
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Future site-based role as the project develops
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1 day/week from home (subject to agreement)
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Standard hours: 8am–5pm, with flexibility (core hours: 9am–4pm)
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Early finish Fridays (typically 4pm – not contractual)
If you're looking to join a high-profile development from the ground up, with real long-term potential, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more