Senior Quantity Surveyor

AEPartners UK; Ipswich; Presencial; GBP 65 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Discretionary annual bonus

Company car / allowance

25 days annual leave

Resumo da oferta

AEPartners UK in Ipswich is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to drive robust commercial governance and accurate cost management across assigned work packages.

You will monitor NEC4 contracts, lead contract change management, risk assessment, and provide guidance to junior QS while partnering with project teams to maximise value.

Join a collaborative alliance and contribute to project delivery with a focus on development, rewards, and long-term professional growth.

Qualificações

• BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Working towards or holding RICS/ICES/CIOB membership.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Experience with NEC Contracts is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Manage commercial activities across work packages with cost control and forecasting.
• Administer NEC4 contracts; manage early warnings and compensation events.
• Support procurement by tender docs and subcontractor negotiation.
• Review programme sequencing and enable digital integration in commercial processes.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks; assist in claims and dispute avoidance.
• Provide leadership and development to the commercial team.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Formação académica

BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience

RICS/ICES/CIOB membership (pursuing or held)

Ferramentas

NEC4 contracts knowledge

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Role

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a key commercial role within the project, supporting the Commercial Manager in delivering robust commercial governance, accurate cost management, and high‑quality commercial intelligence across assigned work packages.

This role bridges responsibility between delivering commercial outputs directly and providing guidance to Quantity Surveyors within the team. The Senior QS will ensure effective contractual administration, maintain accurate forecasting, and proactively manage risk and opportunity to protect and enhance project value.

What You'll Be Doing

• Commercial & Cost Management: Manage commercial activities across work packages by ensuring effective cost control, accurate reporting and forecasting, subcontractor account management, and compliance with commercial procedures while supporting senior stakeholder reporting.
• Contract & Change Management: Administer NEC4 contracts by managing early warnings and compensation events, maintaining robust records, identifying and recording change, and providing commercial advice on contractual obligations and implications.
• Procurement & Supply Chain: Support procurement activities by developing tender documentation, evaluating and negotiating subcontractor agreements, monitoring supplier performance, and driving value for money through effective supply chain engagement.
• Project & Programme Support: Support project delivery by reviewing programme sequencing, enabling digital integration in commercial processes, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to align cost and programme objectives.
• Risk Management & Dispute Avoidance: Identify and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities, maintain strong supporting records, and assist in preparing evidence for claims and dispute avoidance in line with alliance standards.
• Team Support, Leadership & Development: Provide leadership and support to the commercial team through mentoring, reviewing outputs for accuracy, developing team capability, and fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.

What We're Looking For

• BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.
• Working towards or holding professional membership (RICS, ICES, CIOB).
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with a focus on achieving results.
• Previous commercial experience and industry knowledge are desirable.
• Previous experience or exposure to NEC Contracts.

As well as being part of a landmark project and working in a collaborative alliance environment, we offer:

• Discretionary annual bonus (based on personal/project performance)
• 15% project uplift
• Company car / allowance
• Subsistence provided to cover all accommodation
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (min. 5% company contribution)
• Enhanced Sick Pay (after probation)
• Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 25-days annual leave + Bank Holidays per year (increasing with service)
• Option to purchase additional annual leave
• Paid annual professional memberships
• Volunteering days
• Professional growth and development