Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting; Ashford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a high-profile, long-term infrastructure programme in Kent. You will be responsible for commercial delivery, managing your own packages, and working closely with the project team to ensure financial control and successful outcomes.

The role requires experience with main or specialist contractors in civil/infrastructure settings, strong cost control and forecasting skills, and excellent communication to support procurement and

Qualifications

• Experience with main or specialist contractors on civil/infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of commercial management and contract administration.
• Experience managing subcontractors and cost forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Manage applications for payments and related processes.
• Forecast costs and provide financial reporting and CVR management.
• Prepare and monitor cost-to-complete forecasts.
• Manage change control and variations.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risk.
• Oversee subcontract lifecycle, procurement, and negotiations.
• Provide commercial advice to the project team and monitor budget performance.
• Support dispute avoidance and maintain accurate commercial records.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

Cost control

Forecasting

Change management

Contract administration

Subcontract management

Excel

Negotiation

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

A leading infrastructure contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team on a major, long-term infrastructure project in Kent.

The project provides an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to work within a complex delivery environment, taking responsibility for the commercial management of their own packages while working closely with the wider project team.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for supporting the successful commercial delivery of the project, including:

• Managing applications for payment and associated processes
• Cost forecasting and financial reporting
• Preparation and management of CVRs
• Cost-to-complete forecasting
• Managing change control and variations
• Identifying and managing commercial risk
• Managing the subcontract lifecycle
• Procurement and subcontract negotiation
• Providing commercial advice to the project team
• Monitoring project performance against budget
• Supporting dispute avoidance and resolution
• Maintaining accurate commercial records
• Working closely with project delivery and operational teams

About You

We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor with:

• Experience working for a main contractor or specialist contractor
• Experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, construction or heavy engineering
• Good knowledge of commercial management and contract administration
• Experience managing subcontractors
• Strong understanding of cost control, forecasting and change
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Strong Excel and commercial reporting capabilities
• NEC experience would be advantageous

This is a strong opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor looking to join a high-profile, long-term infrastructure programme with genuine scope for career progression.

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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