Senior Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee-owned business

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major Heathrow project, offering a senior commercial role within an established, employee-owned construction business delivering technically complex structural, engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK.

You will take ownership of the commercial management of the project, lead valuations and forecasts, manage subcontractors and cost reporting, and mentor junior team members while driving strong commercial

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor/Senior Quantity Surveyor in construction.
• Experience with main contractor or specialist subcontractor environments.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
• Experience managing subcontractors, valuations, variations, cost reporting and forecasting.
• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying preferred, but industry experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the commercial management of the project/package.
• Manage project costs, budgets, forecasting and overall commercial performance.
• Lead valuations, variations and payment applications.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, accounts, payments and performance.
• Prepare CVRs, forecasts and cost reports.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Lead commercial negotiations with clients and subcontractors.
• Mentor junior commercial team members.
• Support final account agreements and client relationships.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Forecasting

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Heathrow

We're working with a highly regarded specialist contractor looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team on a major project at Heathrow.

This is an excellent opportunity to take a senior commercial role within an established, employee-owned construction business delivering technically complex structural, engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take responsibility for the commercial management of a significant project/package, working closely with the project, operational and commercial teams to drive strong commercial performance from delivery through to final account.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of the commercial management of the project/package
• Managing project costs, budgets, forecasting and overall commercial performance
• Leading valuations, variations and applications for payment
• Managing subcontractor procurement, accounts, payments and commercial performance
• Preparing and reviewing CVRs, forecasts and cost reports
• Identifying, mitigating and maximising commercial risks and opportunities
• Managing contractual matters, claims, variations and change
• Working closely with operational teams to monitor progress and project performance
• Leading commercial negotiations with clients and subcontractors
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the commercial team
• Driving successful final account agreements
• Building strong relationships with the client, subcontractors and wider project team

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor within construction
• Main contractor or specialist subcontractor experience
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge
• Experience managing subcontractors, valuations, variations, cost reporting and forecasting
• Experience taking ownership of a significant package or project
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working on technically complex construction or infrastructure projects
• Exposure to structural steelwork, reinforced concrete, infrastructure, aviation, rail or similar environments would be advantageous
• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying preferred, although relevant industry experience will also be considered

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary + excellent benefits
• Senior commercial position on a major Heathrow project
• Opportunity to work on a technically challenging infrastructure project
• Employee-owned business, giving employees a genuine stake in its success
• Strong pipeline of complex UK construction and infrastructure work
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression

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.