Senior Quantity Surveyor

ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD; Milton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car / Car Allowance

Benefits

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd. is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the infrastructure and rail team based in Blantyre, Scotland.

You will lead the commercial management of large civil engineering and rail projects with autonomy within a robust commercial function. The role focuses on CVR, forecasting, contract knowledge (NEC and others), procurement and risk management, while maintaining strong client and supply-chain relationships.

Qualifications

• Relevant commercial/QS qualification.
• Strong experience with CVRs, forecasting and commercial reporting.
• Good knowledge of NEC and other forms of contract.
• Experience managing projects with limited supervision.
• Strong subcontract and supply chain management experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive and commercially driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing project costs and overall commercial performance.
• CVR preparation, forecasting and commercial reporting.
• Managing contractual obligations and commercial risk.
• Procurement and subcontract management.
• Managing change, variations and final accounts.
• Identifying commercial opportunities and best-value solutions.
• Building strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners.
• Providing commercial support and guidance to the wider project team.
• Managing projects with a high degree of autonomy.

Skills

CVR preparation

Forecasting

Commercial reporting

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Subcontract management

Supply chain management

Negotiation

Education

Relevant commercial/QS qualification

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure & Rail
Location: Blantyre, Scotland
Salary: £70,000-£80,000 + Car/Car Allowance + Benefits

I'm currently working with an established infrastructure contractor who are looking to strengthen their commercial team with an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor.

The business delivers a varied portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects, including major rail schemes, offering the opportunity to take ownership of significant projects within a well-established commercial team.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take responsibility for the commercial management of projects from concept through to completion, working closely with the wider project and commercial teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing project costs and overall commercial performance
• CVR preparation, forecasting and commercial reporting
• Managing contractual obligations and commercial risk
• Procurement and subcontract management
• Managing change, variations and final accounts
• Identifying commercial opportunities and best-value solutions
• Building strong relationships with clients and supply chain partners
• Providing commercial support and guidance to the wider project team
• Managing projects with a high degree of autonomy

About You

We're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in rail, infrastructure, civil engineering or construction.

You'll ideally have:

• Relevant commercial/QS qualification
• Strong experience with CVRs, forecasting and commercial reporting
• Good knowledge of NEC and other forms of contract
• Experience managing projects with limited supervision
• Strong subcontract and supply chain management experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive and commercially driven approach

Experience within rail or major infrastructure environments would be highly advantageous.

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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