Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

26 days annual leave

Income protection

Healthcare

Dental

Technology options

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Bristol team, supporting essential utilities infrastructure projects across the South West. You will own commercial and contractual management across a portfolio of contracts, ensuring value, governance and financial control.

The role involves guiding Project Managers, mentoring junior staff, handling tender evaluations, and leading dispute resolution where needed.

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification.
• Experience on construction projects, preferably utilities/infrastructure.
• Experience on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4) including Options A, C, E.
• Experience of Two-Stage Early Contractor Involvement (ECI).
• Proven commercial, contractual and project management capabilities.
• Experience mentoring other Quantity Surveyors.
• MRICS status would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial and contractual aspects across multiple projects.
• Provide commercial advice to Project Managers and delivery teams.
• Oversee financial performance, including expenditure and forecasting.
• Support risk management and maintain risk registers.
• Assist with tender evaluations and negotiations.
• Lead dispute resolution activities and provide guidance.
• Mentor and support junior Quantity Surveyors.

Skills

Contract management

NEC contracts

Mentoring

Commercial awareness

Project controls

Stakeholder liaison

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying

MRICS (advantageous)

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Bristol | £55,000-£65,000

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure organisation, supporting the delivery of critical utilities projects across the South West. This is a commercially focused position offering the opportunity to take ownership of contractual and financial management across a portfolio of construction projects, providing expert commercial advice and helping ensure successful project delivery.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing the commercial and contractual aspects of multiple projects, working closely with Project Managers and wider delivery teams to maintain financial control, manage risk and maximise value.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing commercial support to Project Managers, managing and administering contractual relationships.
• Managing multiple contracts within a defined project portfolio.
• Overseeing financial performance, including expenditure to date and forecasting in line with contract terms and governance requirements.
• Supporting risk management processes and maintaining project risk registers.
• Assisting with tender evaluations and negotiations, providing commercial and contractual advice.
• Leading dispute resolution activities and providing professional guidance.
• Supporting and mentoring other Quantity Surveyors and Junior Quantity Surveyors.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A BSc in Quantity Surveying or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Experience working on construction projects, ideally within the utilities or wider infrastructure sectors.
• Experience working on large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, including NEC3 and NEC4, with experience of Options A, C and E.
• Experience of Two-Stage Early Contractor Involvement (ECI).
• Strong commercial, contractual and project management capabilities.
• Previous experience managing or mentoring other Quantity Surveyors.
• MRICS status would be advantageous but is not essential.

The Package

Salary: £55,000-£65,000

• Bonus
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Income protection.
• Flexible benefits, including healthcare, dental and technology options

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.