Senior Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major infrastructure project in the Midlands. This role includes leading procurement, managing subcontractor performance, and ensuring the project's commercial success. Candidates should have proven QS experience in civil engineering and strong procurement expertise. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and support for professional development.

Benefits

Car scheme

Healthcare

Enhanced leave

Career progression support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a QS or SQS in civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts.
• Collaborative and proactive in approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and subcontract negotiations.
• Manage subcontractor performance and valuations.
• Oversee cost variations and change events.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Strong procurement expertise

Civil engineering knowledge

Commercially astute

Education

Degree-qualified or equivalent

Job description

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We're seeking a commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor - or an experienced QS ready for the next step - to join a leading civil engineering contractor on a landmark Midlands infrastructure scheme worth over £100 million.

Based from the project office, you'll take a lead role through procurement and delivery. In year one, you'll focus on securing subcontract packages, negotiating robust contracts, and managing commercial risk. As works progress, you'll oversee cost control, change management, and reporting to ensure the project's commercial success.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead procurement and subcontract negotiations

Manage subcontractor performance and valuations

Oversee cost variations and change events

Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and the site team

Mentor junior team members as the project grows

Requirements:

Proven QS or SQS experience within civil engineering or infrastructure

Strong procurement expertise and NEC contract knowledge

Degree-qualified (or equivalent)

Commercially astute, proactive, and collaborative

Competitive salary and package (including car scheme, healthcare, enhanced leave)

Hybrid working where possible

Clear career progression and professional development support

If you want to shape the commercial success of a major UK infrastructure scheme, apply today.

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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