Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established contractor is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Ipswich, UK. This role involves managing the commercial function for technically challenging projects, preparing and negotiating subcontract packages, and maintaining financial control. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in civil engineering and strong NEC contract knowledge. This is a great opportunity for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive commercial leadership

Ongoing professional development

Stable work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC or similar contract forms.
• Confident managing multiple packages and working independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial function across assigned projects from pre-construction to final account.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate subcontract packages.
• Produce accurate monthly valuations, variations, and cost reports.
• Maintain robust forecasting and financial control throughout all project phases.
• Ensure compliance with internal commercial procedures and governance.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients and project teams.

Skills

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

NEC contract knowledge

Job description

We are supporting a well-established contractor operating within specialist civil engineering and complex groundworks to recruit an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to work on large, technically challenging schemes involving foundations, piling, geotechnical works, and key infrastructure. You'll be joining a business known for its engineering capability, collaborative culture, and strong pipeline of secured work.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the commercial function across assigned projects from pre-construction to final account.

Prepare, review, and negotiate subcontract packages.

Produce accurate monthly valuations, variations, and cost reports.

Maintain robust forecasting and financial control throughout all project phases.

Ensure compliance with internal commercial procedures and governance.

Develop and maintain effective relationships with clients and project teams.

About You

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within civil engineering, ground engineering, piling, or infrastructure projects.

Strong working knowledge of NEC or similar contract forms.

Confident managing multiple packages and working independently.

Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.

Commercially astute with strong attention to detail.

What's on Offer

Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically interesting engineering schemes.

Supportive commercial leadership and ongoing professional development.

A stable, forward-thinking contractor with a healthy pipeline of projects.

If you're a Quantity Surveyor seeking a new opportunity within a specialist civils environment, we'd be keen to discuss this role further.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential conversation.

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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