Lead Quantity Surveyor - Civil & Infrastructure (Travel)

Aldwych Consulting; Leiston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting seeks a Managing Quantity Surveyor to advance from the Senior level in civil engineering/infrastructure projects. The role covers commercial leadership, cost control and strategy across the Suffolk portfolio with occasional travel to Kent.

You will oversee procurement, subcontractor payments and final accounts, ensuring accurate CVR reporting and risk management while mentoring junior commercial team members.

Qualifications

• Senior Quantity Surveyor with civil engineering or infrastructure experience.
• Experience managing project costs, subcontractors and commercial reporting.
• Willing to progress to Managing Quantity Surveyor and lead junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial performance of projects, including cost control, forecasting and CVR reporting.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, payments and final accounts.
• Administer NEC contracts, including compensation events and variations.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities to maximise project returns.
• Work closely with project managers and operational teams.
• Take on greater responsibility for commercial strategy and supporting junior members of the commercial team.

Skills

Communication

Commercial awareness

Organisational skills

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Aldwych Consulting seeks a Managing Quantity Surveyor to advance from the Senior level in civil engineering/infrastructure projects. The role covers commercial leadership, cost control and strategy across the Suffolk portfolio with occasional travel to Kent.

You will oversee procurement, subcontractor payments and final accounts, ensuring accurate CVR reporting and risk management while mentoring junior commercial team members.