Senior Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their London team. The role involves delivering high-value projects, managing costs, and providing commercial support, with opportunities for professional development in a dynamic environment. A degree in Quantity Surveying and MRICS qualification are required, along with a proven experience in the consultancy sector.

Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus

Private health insurance & life assurance

Company group pension scheme

EV and Cycle-to-Work schemes

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Investment in your ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in consultancy, ideally post-qualification.
• Strong background with experience in multiple sectors, especially residential.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost and commercial support on projects.
• Manage project lifecycle, ensuring delivery against budget and programme.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Cost planning

Feasibility studies

Post-contract services

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management

MRICS qualified or working towards chartered status

Tools

JCT contracts

Job description

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Senior Quantity Surveyor (Cost Management)

Location: London (Farringdon)

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 (depending on experience)

We are seeking a confident and commercially driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a dynamic and growing construction consultancy based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-value private and public sector projects ranging from £1m to £350m, while developing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.



Key Responsibilities

Provide best-practice cost and commercial support on projects or as part of a wider programme team

Manage the commercial aspects of projects throughout the lifecycle to ensure delivery against programme and budget

Proactively identify client needs, resolve issues, and manage stakeholder expectations

Oversee continuous cost monitoring and reporting, ensuring information is accurate and timely

Identify and manage business risks, ensuring contingency plans are in place

Lead coordination with designers, contractors, and suppliers to maintain project momentum

Implement robust commercial processes and strive for continuous improvement

Maintain open and transparent reporting structures to monitor resources and cost against targets

Protect commercial and legal interests through deep understanding of contracts and insurance processes

Mentor junior commercial team members and contribute to wider team development

Support internal process management, including document storage and knowledge systems



About You

Qualifications

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or related field

MRICS qualified or working towards chartered status

CIOB membership also considered



Experience

Minimum 5 years' experience (ideally post-qualification)

Strong background in consultancy with experience in multiple sectors

Residential project experience is highly desirable



Skills

Proven track record in cost planning, feasibility studies, and post-contract services

Comprehensive knowledge of JCT contracts and value/risk management techniques

Excellent client-facing and communication skills

Ability to manage stakeholders and influence outcomes

Self-motivated, detail-focused, and commercially astute

Able to support business development and client engagement



Benefits

Annual performance-related bonus

Private health insurance & life assurance

Company group pension scheme

EV and Cycle-to-Work schemes

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Investment in your ongoing professional development

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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