Senior Quantity Surveyor

AEPartners UK; Ipswich; Presencial; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discretionary annual bonus

15% project uplift

Subsistence covering accommodation

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Enhanced Sick Pay

Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Option to purchase additional leave

Descripción de la vacante

AEPartners UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost control, forecasting and commercial governance across a landmark alliance project in Ipswich, UK. You will administer NEC4 contracts, support procurement, and guide a team of QS professionals to protect project value.

The role focuses on risk management, robust reporting, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to achieve programme and cost objectives while delivering high quality commercial intelligence.

Formación

• BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.
• Working toward or holding professional membership (RICS, ICES, CIOB).
• Strong analytical and reporting abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Manage cost control, forecasting and reporting across work packages.
• Administer NEC4 contracts, manage early warnings and compensation events.
• Support procurement by evaluating subcontractor tenders and agreements.
• Review programme sequencing and align cost with programme objectives.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks and opportunities.
• Provide leadership and development within the commercial team.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Educación

BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying

Professional membership (RICS/ICES/CIOB)

Herramientas

NEC4 contracts

Descripción del empleo

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
• 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