Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our highways team in Liverpool, delivering commercial management on major highways projects.

You will manage project costs, subcontractor payments, variations and final accounts, with NEC contract experience preferred. This role offers a supportive team environment and clear progression paths within a growing infrastructure practice.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in highways or civil engineering.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts.
• Experience managing project costs, subcontractors and contractual changes.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Proactive approach and ability to work well in a project team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of highways projects.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments and final accounts.
• Identify, assess and manage variations and compensation events.
• Administer contracts, ideally under NEC.
• Work closely with project teams to maximise commercial performance and manage risk.
• Ensure accurate and timely commercial reporting.

Job description

Quantity Surveyor - Highways

Location: Liverpool

Salary: Up to £65,000 + package

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Quantity Surveyor to join an established infrastructure contractor, supporting highways projects in Liverpool.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded QS with highways experience to join a growing team, take responsibility for key commercial activities and contribute to the successful delivery of major infrastructure works.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of highways projects.
• Prepare and submit applications for payment.
• Monitor project costs, budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, payments and final accounts.
• Identify, assess and manage variations and compensation events.
• Administer contracts, ideally under NEC.
• Work closely with project teams to maximise commercial performance and manage risk.
• Ensure accurate and timely commercial reporting.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within highways or civil engineering.
• Good understanding of NEC contracts.
• Experience managing project costs, subcontractors and contractual changes.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a project team.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £65,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunity to work on highways infrastructure projects.
• Supportive commercial team and a strong project environment.
• Scope for continued professional development and 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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