Senior Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Training and development

Flexible annual leave

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its infrastructure team in the UK. You will lead commercial management across major projects, administer NEC contracts, and drive value through accurate cost control and procurement strategies.

With exposure to highways, rail, energy and utilities, you will mentor junior staff, manage risks, and contribute to business growth while delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience as QS/Senior QS in infrastructure/construction.
• Strong pre- and post-contract commercial management.
• Experience administering NEC contracts.
• Knowledge of CESMM and highway measurement methods.
• Experience preparing procurement documents and ITT packages.
• Ability to manage projects independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Proactive, solutions-focused with client development mindset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre- and post-contract QS services across infrastructure projects.
• Manage project costs, budgets, and commercial risks.
• Administer NEC contracts and advise on commercial matters.
• Prepare cost estimates, reports and financial assessments.
• Develop procurement strategies and ITT packages.
• Support tender assessments and contract negotiations.
• Apply CESMM and highway measurement standards.
• Identify value engineering and cost-efficiencies.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to meet budgets and timelines.
• Provide mentoring and leadership to junior team members.
• Contribute to client development and business growth.

Skills

Commercial management

NEC contracts

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Procurement strategy

Team mentoring

MS Office

Project leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Cost management software

Job description

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your career within a leading construction and infrastructure consultancy? Do you have experience managing the commercial aspects of infrastructure projects and a strong understanding of NEC contracts?

We are currently working with an established consultancy looking to recruit a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its growing infrastructure team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of major projects, providing commercial expertise and cost management services throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will have experience across both pre- and post-contract stages and will play an important role in delivering projects efficiently, managing commercial risks and providing clients with effective, value-driven solutions.

Projects may span a variety of infrastructure sectors, including:

• Highways and transportation
• Rail and public transport
• Energy, including nuclear and renewables
• Utilities, including water and communications
• Defence infrastructure
• Aviation

Experience in every sector is not essential. We are looking for a commercially astute professional with relevant infrastructure experience, a proactive approach and the ambition to take ownership of projects while continuing to develop their expertise.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for providing commercial and cost management support across a range of infrastructure projects, working closely with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary project teams.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering pre- and post-contract quantity surveying services across infrastructure projects.
• Managing project costs, budgets, commercial risks and contractual obligations.
• Administering NEC contracts and advising on contractual and commercial matters.
• Preparing cost estimates, commercial reports and financial assessments.
• Developing procurement strategies and preparing tender documentation, including Invitation to Tender (ITT) packages.
• Supporting tender assessments, procurement processes and contract negotiations.
• Applying appropriate methods of measurement, including CESMM and relevant highway measurement standards.
• Identifying opportunities for value engineering, cost efficiencies and sustainable project solutions.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure projects are delivered in line with agreed budgets, programmes and objectives.
• Providing technical guidance, mentoring and support to junior team members.
• Contributing to project leadership, client development and wider business growth activities.

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you should have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
• Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure or a similar construction environment.
• A strong understanding of pre- and post-contract commercial management.
• Experience administering the NEC suite of contracts.
• Knowledge of relevant measurement standards, including CESMM and highway measurement methods where applicable.
• Experience preparing procurement documentation, tender packages and ITT documents.
• A sound understanding of construction techniques, technology and project delivery.
• The ability to manage projects independently, prioritise workloads and work with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and associated commercial reporting tools.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with an interest in delivering sustainable and cost-effective outcomes.
• Experience mentoring junior colleagues and contributing to the development of client relationships.
• A recognised professional qualification or progress towards chartership would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established consultancy offering exposure to complex infrastructure projects and a supportive environment for professional growth.

The successful candidate can expect:

• A competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of major infrastructure projects.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Support towards professional qualifications and chartership.
• Opportunities to develop leadership, commercial and client management skills.
• A collaborative team environment with clear opportunities for career progression.
• Flexible annual leave options and benefits supporting health, wellbeing and work-life balance.

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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