Senior Quantity Surveyor

ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD; Blantyre; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Benefits

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Blantyre, Scotland to lead commercial management on infrastructure and rail projects.

You will control project costs, forecast, manage subcontractors, and ensure strong client relationships and value. This role offers autonomy within a well-established team and exposure to major rail schemes.

Join a company that values delivery excellence and contributes to critical UK infrastructure with a proactive, commercially minded approach.

Qualifications

• Qualified QS with relevant commercial qualifications.
• Strong experience with CVRs, forecasting and reporting.
• Good knowledge of NEC and other contract forms.
• Experience managing projects with limited supervision.
• Strong subcontract and supply chain management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Rail or major infrastructure experience is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs and overall commercial performance.
• Prepare CVR, forecast and commercial reporting.
• Manage contractual obligations and commercial risk.
• Procurement and subcontract management.
• Handle changes, variations and final accounts.
• Identify commercial opportunities and best-value solutions.
• Build relationships with clients and supply chain partners.
• Provide commercial support to the project team.
• Manage projects with a high degree of autonomy.

Skills

CVR forecasting

Commercial reporting

Stakeholder management

Subcontract management

NEC contracts

Autonomy

Communication skills

Education

Relevant QS qualification

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure & Rail
Location: Blantyre, Scotland
Salary: £70,000-£80,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Benefits

I'm currently working with an established infrastructure contractor who are looking to strengthen their commercial team with an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor.

The business delivers a varied portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, including major rail schemes, offering the opportunity to take ownership of significant projects within a well-established commercial team.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from concept through to completion, working closely with the wider project and commercial teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing project costs and overall commercial performance
• CVR preparation, forecasting and commercial reporting
• Managing contractual obligations and commercial risk
• Procurement and subcontract management
• Managing change, variations and final accounts
• Identifying commercial opportunities and best-value solutions
• Building strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners
• Providing commercial support and guidance to the wider project team
• Managing projects with a high degree of autonomy

About You

We're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in rail, infrastructure, civil engineering or construction.

You'll ideally have:

• Relevant commercial/QS qualification
• Strong experience with CVRs, forecasting and commercial reporting
• Good knowledge of NEC and other forms of contract
• Experience managing projects with limited supervision
• Strong subcontract and supply chain management experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive and commercially driven approach

Experience within rail or major infrastructure environments would be highly advantageous.

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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