Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in civil engineering based in Ipswich is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial functions across various projects. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in civil engineering, strong NEC contract knowledge, and excellent analytical skills. This role offers the chance to work on high-profile engineering schemes and continuous professional development. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits

Supportive commercial leadership

Ongoing professional development

Stable work environment with a healthy project pipeline

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.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Commercially astute with strong attention to detail.

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

Quantity Surveying Experience

Knowledge of NEC Contract

Analytical Skills

Negotiation Skills

Attention to Detail

Job description

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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