Senior Quantity Surveyor

ZipRecruiter; Corsham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage major civil engineering projects across the South West. The candidate will oversee commercial management, prepare financial reports, and mentor junior team members. This role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying and strong knowledge of NEC contracts. Apply now if you're ready to take on this challenge.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing cost controls and financial reporting.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior team members.
• Experience with NEC and ICC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of assigned projects.
• Prepare detailed financial reports and forecasts.
• Manage variations, claims, and contractual notices.
• Build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.
• Oversee procurement strategy and change control processes.
• Prepare interim applications for payment and agree final accounts.

Skills

Civil engineering experience within the UK

Strong knowledge of NEC contracts

Excellent communication skills

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or similar

Job description

Job Description

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor ready for your next challenge? Do you want to take the lead on major civil engineering projects across the South West? Ready to manage schemes from tender stage through to final account while shaping commercial strategy?

We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our client's commercial team as they deliver a strong pipeline of projects for the foreseeable future. This role offers the chance to work with a variety of clients under NEC and ICC contracts, taking full responsibility for commercial management and mentoring junior team members along the way.

Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, you'll be a key player in cost control, procurement, and contract administration-ensuring each project is delivered efficiently, profitably, and to the highest standards.

What you'll do:

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  Lead the commercial management of assigned projects

  
  




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  Prepare detailed financial reports and forecasts

  
  




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  Manage variations, claims, and contractual notices

  
  




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  Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams

  
  




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  Oversee procurement strategy and change control processes

  
  




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  Prepare interim applications for payment and agree final accounts

  
  

What we need from you:

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  Civil engineering experience within the UK

  
  




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  Degree in Quantity Surveying (or similar)

  
  




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  Strong knowledge of NEC contracts

  
  




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  Valid UK driving licence

  
  

If this sounds like you, apply now.

Aldwych Consulting values 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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