Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Tunbridge Wells; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Charteredship support

Mentoring junior staff

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is seeking a motivated Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager to join its expanding team in the built environment. You will handle cost management across the project lifecycle, liaising with clients, contractors and consultants to deliver accurate cost data and robust commercial decision-making.

You will work with senior professionals, progress toward Senior Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager, and benefit from APC support, mentoring, and a clear progression pathway in a consultancy

Qualifications

• Experience delivering quantity surveying or cost management services within a consultancy or client-side environment.
• Experience across sectors such as commercial, healthcare, education, residential, public sector or mixed-use developments.
• Good understanding of pre-contract and post-contract cost management.
• Experience preparing cost plans, estimates, tender docs and commercial reports.
• Working knowledge of UK contracts (JCT/NEC).
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate cost information clearly to stakeholders.
• Proactive and organized with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver cost management services from feasibility through to final accounts.
• Prepare cost plans, cash flows, cost reports and benchmarking.
• Produce bills of quantities, schedules of work, tender docs and contract docs.
• Support procurement strategies, tender processes and contractor recommendations.
• Manage project costs during construction including valuations, forecasting and change control.
• Monitor budgets, identify cost risks and opportunities, implement mitigations.
• Provide commercial advice and support contract administration under JCT/ NEC.
• Attend meetings and provide clear commercial updates.

Skills

Cost management

Client relations

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Analytical thinking

Mentoring junior staff

Education

BSc/BEng in Quantity Surveying

MRICS chartership or near completion

Tools

CostX

Excel

Job description

Are you an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have experience in cost management and want to work on a diverse portfolio of projects within an established construction consultancy?

We are working with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded professional to take on greater responsibility, develop client relationships and contribute to the successful delivery of projects across the built environment.

You will work alongside experienced senior professionals, managing your own project workstreams while gaining exposure to larger and more complex commissions. The role offers a clear progression pathway towards Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Cost Manager, with ongoing support for professional development and chartership.

Projects may span a range of sectors, including:

• Commercial and office developments

• Healthcare

• Education

• Residential

• Public sector

• Heritage

• Life sciences

• Mixed-use developments

This opportunity would suit a Quantity Surveyor with a solid foundation in pre- and post-contract cost management who is ready to take greater ownership of project delivery within a consultancy environment.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager, you will provide cost management and commercial services throughout the project lifecycle, working closely with clients, contractors, consultants and wider project teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering cost management services from feasibility and initial estimates through to project completion and final accounts.

• Preparing cost plans, cash flow forecasts, cost reports, benchmarking exercises and commercial assessments.

• Undertaking measurements and preparing bills of quantities, schedules of work, tender documentation and contract documents.

• Supporting procurement strategies, tender processes, tender analysis and contractor recommendations.

• Managing project costs during construction, including valuations, forecasting, change control and financial reporting.

• Monitoring project budgets, identifying cost risks and opportunities, and recommending appropriate mitigation measures.

• Providing commercial advice and supporting contract administration under JCT, NEC and other relevant forms of contract.

• Monitoring project changes, managing final accounts and supporting fee management and invoicing.

• Attending client, consultant and contractor meetings, providing clear commercial updates and helping resolve project issues.

• Developing strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders to support successful project delivery and repeat business.

• Working collaboratively with project managers, building surveyors, engineers, designers and other technical specialists.

• Contributing to bids, proposals and business development activities.

• Supporting graduates and junior colleagues while continuing to develop your own technical and commercial expertise.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:

• Experience delivering quantity surveying or cost management services within a consultancy, client-side or contractor environment.

• Experience working across one or more built environment sectors, such as commercial, healthcare, education, residential, public sector or mixed-use developments.

• A good understanding of both pre-contract and post-contract cost management.

• Practical experience preparing cost plans, estimates, tender documentation and commercial reports.

• Working knowledge of UK construction contracts, particularly JCT and/or NEC.

• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills, with excellent attention to detail.

• The ability to communicate cost information clearly and provide effective commercial advice.

• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with clients and project teams.

• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• The confidence to take ownership of allocated responsibilities while working collaboratively with senior colleagues.

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or a related discipline.

• MRICS chartership or be approaching professional qualification, with a commitment to achieving chartership within approximately six months of appointment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, alongside experience using cost management and measurement software such as CostX or similar platforms.

Career Development and Progression

This role offers a clear opportunity to strengthen your technical expertise, develop your client-facing capabilities and progress towards a senior-level position.

You will benefit from:

• Mentoring and guidance from experienced quantity surveying and cost management professionals.

• Support from APC counsellors and assessors to help you achieve MRICS chartership.

• Opportunities to take ownership of smaller commissions and lead defined project workstreams.

• Exposure to a diverse range of projects, clients and sectors.

• Opportunities to develop commercial decision-making, project leadership and client management skills.

• Involvement in knowledge sharing and the development of junior team members.

• A structured pathway towards Senior Quantity Surveyor / Senior Cost Manager.

What's on Offer?

The successful candidate will join a collaborative consultancy that values professional development, technical excellence and career progression.

The package includes:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

• Exposure to a varied portfolio of property and construction projects.

• Ongoing technical, professional and leadership development.

• Support towards chartership and professional qualifications.

• Mentoring and opportunities to learn from experienced industry professionals.

• A supportive working environment with opportunities for long-term career progression.

• Flexible benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and work-life balance.