Senior Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd in London is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major depot project in East London. You will take ownership of a significant package, manage commercial and contractual aspects, and work closely with Project and Commercial teams across the full lifecycle.

The role requires strong NEC contract knowledge, proven experience in civil engineering or major construction, and the ability to lead valuations, variations, and final accounts while delivering cost control and

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in infrastructure or major construction projects.
• Strong NEC contract knowledge and cost control experience.
• Ability to lead valuations, variations and final accounts while managing subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of allocated packages
• Lead valuations, applications, variations and final accounts
• Monitor project costs, forecasts and financial performance
• Manage subcontract procurement and commercial relationships
• Identify and maximise commercial opportunities
• Work closely with project delivery teams to ensure commercial performance
• Support the wider commercial team and contribute to project strategy

Skills

Quantity Surveying

NEC contracts

Civil background

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor
£65,000 - £75,000 + package
London / East London

A leading UK infrastructure and civil engineering contractor is looking to strengthen its commercial team with a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major depot project in East London.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced QS to take ownership of a significant package of works, working closely with the Project and Commercial teams across the full commercial lifecycle.

The role:

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of allocated packages
• Lead valuations, applications, variations and final accounts
• Monitor project costs, forecasts and financial performance
• Manage subcontract procurement and commercial relationships
• Identify and maximise commercial opportunities
• Work closely with project delivery teams to ensure commercial performance
• Support the wider commercial team and contribute to project strategy

About you:

• Strong experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Background in civil engineering, infrastructure or major construction projects
• Strong NEC contract knowledge
• Confident managing subcontractors and commercial negotiations
• Good understanding of cost control, forecasting and change management
• Able to work independently while operating effectively within a project team

This is a long‑term opportunity with a contractor delivering major infrastructure projects across the UK, with genuine scope for career progression.

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 + package

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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