Managing Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting; Essex; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is recruiting an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team for major UK infrastructure projects in Essex. You will lead cost control, forecasting, valuations, variations and final accounts, with a strong focus on NEC3 contract administration.

The role requires three days on site per week in Essex, with a commercially driven professional who can mentor junior team members and manage stakeholder relationships across projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role within a contractor or contractor-side consultancy environment.
• Strong experience with NEC3 contracts and contractual processes.
• Background in infrastructure, highways, civil engineering or major construction projects.
• Experience managing commercial activities including cost control, forecasting, valuations and final accounts.

Skills

Quantity surveying

NEC3 contracts

Cost control

Forecasting

Valuations

Change management

Final accounts

Stakeholder management

Contractual knowledge

Job description

We are currently working with a well-established organisation delivering major infrastructure and civil engineering projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Essex.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute professional with strong contractor-side experience and a proven background working with NEC3 contracts. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing commercial activities, overseeing project costs and supporting the successful delivery of major infrastructure and civil engineering projects.

This role would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take on greater commercial responsibility, oversee commercial performance and contribute to the continued success of a growing business.

About You

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying role within a contractor or contractor-side consultancy environment
• Strong experience working with NEC3 contracts, with a thorough understanding of contractual processes and commercial management
• A background in infrastructure, highways, civil engineering or major construction projects
• Experience managing commercial activities, including cost control, forecasting, valuations, variations, change management and final accounts
• The ability to oversee commercial performance and support the development of junior commercial team membersStrong commercial awareness, negotiation skills and contractual knowledge
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients, subcontractors and project teams
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A stable employment history and an interest in a long-term career opportunity
• Full, unrestricted right to work in the UK without sponsorship, now or in the future

Site Requirements

The role requires three days per week on site in Essex, so candidates should be based locally or within a reasonable commuting distance.

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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