Lead Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting; Luton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Lead Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of a circa £2m refurbishment and upgrade project in a specialist heritage environment. You will lead the QS function, reporting to the project team and ensuring robust commercial controls across pre- and post-contract activities.

The role requires hands-on management, experience with restoration or conservation projects, and the ability to work across Lut on and London sites with a flexible presence on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience leading commercial management on refurbishment/restoration projects.
• Ability to operate with minimal supervision within a specialist contractor environment.
• Strong numeric and contractual awareness for cost control and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership of circa £2m project and manage QS function.
• Produce cost reports, forecasts and commercial controls.
• Prepare valuations, applications for payment and final accounts.
• Procure and manage subcontractors; monitor measurement and variations.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and report to senior management.

Skills

Commercial ownership

Autonomy

Subcontract management

Cost reporting

Forecasting

Change control

Client liaison

Job description

Lead Quantity Surveyor

Luton, LU1 | Specialist Contractor | £2m Heritage/Restoration Project | Permanent

• Location: Luton & London
• Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
• Working Pattern: 3 days Luton / 2 days London sites

The Opportunity:

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a self-sufficient Lead Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a specialist contractor focused on the restoration and preservation of architectural heritage.

Our client combines traditional craftsmanship with modern construction management techniques, delivering high-quality restoration and specialist works across significant buildings and heritage projects.

The successful QS will take commercial ownership of a circa £2m refurbishment and upgrade project at a well known hotel, offering special golf and spa facilities. This is a key role where you will be expected to operate autonomously, manage the commercial function and work closely with the wider project team.

The Role:

You will be responsible for the full commercial management of the project, including:

• Taking commercial ownership of a circa £2m project
• Managing the project from a QS perspective with minimal supervision
• Cost reporting, forecasting and commercial control
• Valuations, applications for payment and final accounts
• Subcontract procurement and management
• Measurement, variations and change control
• Managing commercial risk and identifying opportunities
• Working closely with the Project Manager and wider delivery team
• Supporting commercial reporting to senior management

About You:

We're looking for a strong, hands-on QS or Senior QS who is confident working independently and doesn't need to be heavily managed.

Heritage, restoration or conservation experience would be highly advantageous, although strong main contractor experience within refurbishment, fit-out or specialist construction will also be considered.

More importantly, you'll need to be someone who:

• Is commercially strong and genuinely self-sufficient
• Can take ownership of a project and drive the commercial function
• Has experience managing projects around the £2m+ value
• Is confident dealing with subcontractors, clients and project teams
• Has excellent attention to detail and commercial awareness
• Is comfortable working in a smaller, specialist contractor environment
• Will fit well within a close-knit and collaborative team

Working Pattern:

The role will initially involve a strong presence in Luton, with the hotel project expected to run for approximately 18 months, minimum.

The expectation is 3 days per week in Luton and 2 days per week working across ongoing London sites.

There is some flexibility around home working where genuinely required, but this isn't a role suited to someone looking for 2-4 days working from home each week. We are looking for someone who is comfortable being hands-on and visible within the business.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a specialist restoration contractor working on an impressive heritage project, with genuine autonomy and ownership of the commercial function.

If you're an experienced QS who enjoys being trusted to run with a project, make decisions and take responsibility, this could be an excellent next step.

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.

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