Senior Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible working policy

Job summary

A respected consultancy in Suffolk is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor. You will manage projects from inception to completion and provide expert advice on cost planning and contract management. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in the construction sector and strong client-facing skills. This role promises career progression, autonomy, and an inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

• Intermediate or senior level of Quantity Surveying experience required.
• Experience in healthcare, education, or commercial project sectors.
• Strong knowledge of pre- and post-contract surveying.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of projects from pre-contract stage to final account.
• Provide procurement advice and ensure cost certainty for clients.
• Lead feasibility studies, detailed cost planning and budget management.

Skills

Communication skills

Client engagement

Procurement strategies

Contract administration

Project management

Cost planning

Education

MRICS qualified or working towards

Tools

CostX

MS Excel

MS Word

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a respected and well-established consultancy based in Suffolk. You will be part of a growing commercial management team, delivering high-quality quantity surveying services across a diverse range of projects and clients.
As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full ownership of projects from inception to completion, acting as a key advisor to clients, providing cost planning, procurement advice, contract administration, and post-contract cost management. The role offers genuine progression, autonomy, and the chance to build client relationships within an established business known for quality delivery and professional integrity.

Key Responsibilities

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a respected and well-established consultancy based in Suffolk. You will be part of a growing commercial management team, delivering high-quality quantity surveying services across a diverse range of projects and clients.
As the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full ownership of projects from inception to completion, acting as a key advisor to clients, providing cost planning, procurement advice, contract administration, and post-contract cost management. The role offers genuine progression, autonomy, and the chance to build client relationships within an established business known for quality delivery and professional integrity.

Key Responsibilities

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  Take ownership of projects from pre-contract stage through to final account
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  Provide procurement advice and deliver cost certainty to clients
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  Lead on feasibility studies, detailed cost planning, and budget management
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  Prepare tender documentation and manage the tendering process
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  Carry out full post-contract duties including valuations, cost reporting, and variations
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  Administer construction contracts and advise on contract strategy
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  Attend and chair project/client meetings
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  Collaborate with internal and external teams including architects, M&E consultants, engineers, and building surveyors
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  Manage and mentor junior QS staff where required
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  Maintain regular client contact and ensure exceptional service delivery
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  Prepare accurate reports, specifications, meeting minutes, and formal documents
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  Support the business in winning repeat and new work through excellent client service
  
  

Requirements & Experience

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  An intermediate or senior level of experience in a Quantity Surveying role within the construction or property services sector
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  Strong experience working across healthcare, education, and/or commercial projects (both new build and refurb desirable)
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  Proven knowledge of both pre- and post-contract surveying
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  Strong working knowledge of standard forms of contract (JCT, NEC, etc.)
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  Good understanding of procurement strategies and contract administration
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  Excellent communication, client-facing, and stakeholder engagement skills
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  Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
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  Proficient with industry software such as CostX, MS Excel, Word, and presentation tools
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  MRICS qualified (or working towards) - desirable but not essential
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  High level of awareness of construction Health and Safety practices
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  Full UK driving licence preferred
  
  

What's On Offer

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  Competitive salary
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  Genuine opportunity for progression within a growing and supportive consultancy
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  Involvement in a wide variety of meaningful, high-impact projects
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  Continuous professional development, training, and mentoring support
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  A positive and inclusive working environment
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  Flexible working policy and autonomy in managing your schedule
  

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting

• Industries

  Construction

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