Associate Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting in London is seeking an Associate Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) to join a growing consultancy team. You will deliver projects across data centres, infrastructure, mixed-use and residential sectors and lead surveyor teams to ensure quality and value.

This client-facing role involves managing pre- and post-contract activities, cost planning, tendering and contract administration. You will mentor junior staff and support business development with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified (mandatory).
• Experience in data centres, infrastructure, mixed-use or residential sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying services.
• Prepare and review cost plans, estimates, valuations, and final accounts.
• Support and deliver tendering activities, including contract procurement and bid evaluation.
• Manage cost reporting and forecast project expenditure to key stakeholders.
• Oversee contract administration, including variations, claims, and settlement.
• Ensure projects comply with contract terms, best practice and professional standards.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior surveyors and coordinate internal resources.
• Contribute to business development activities and client relationships wherever possible.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Client relationships

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

Job Title: Associate Quantity Surveyor (MRICS)

Location: [Insert Location]
Company Type: Consultancy Firm
Sectors: Data Centres, Infrastructure, Mixed-Use, Residential
Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 (DOE)
Employment Type: [Permanent / Contract - insert]

About the Role

We are recruiting an Associate Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) to join a growing consultancy team delivering projects across data centres, infrastructure, mixed-use and residential sectors.

This is a client-facing and leadership-oriented position where you will support delivery, manage surveyor teams and contribute to commercial strategy, ensuring projects are delivered to the highest professional and contractual standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage pre-contract and post-contract quantity surveying services
• Prepare and review cost plans, estimates, valuations, and final accounts
• Support and deliver tendering activities, including contract procurement and bid evaluation
• Manage cost reporting and forecast project expenditure to key stakeholders
• Oversee contract administration, including variations, claims, and settlement
• Ensure projects comply with contract terms, contractual best practice and professional standards
• Provide guidance and mentoring to junior surveyors and coordinate internal resources
• Contribute to business development activities (where applicable), supporting client relationships and opportunities

Required Qualifications & Experience

• MRICS qualified (mandatory)

• Strong experience in quantity surveying within one or more of the following sectors:
  • Data Centres
  • Infrastructure
  • Mixed-Use
  • Residential

• Proven ability to manage projects end-to-end (pre-con to final accounts)
• Strong commercial, contract and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong client relationships
• Confident stakeholder management and strong attention to detail

What's in It for You

• Salary: £70k-£90k (DOE)
• Opportunity to work on high-profile and diverse projects across multiple sectors
• A supportive consultancy environment with room for career growth
• Exposure to senior stakeholders and leadership responsibilities

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.