Senior Quantity Surveyor

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Tankerton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major infrastructure project in Kent. The role focuses on commercial management, NEC-driven practices and strong collaboration with project and commercial teams.

You will handle cost reporting, forecasting, CVRs, variations, and final accounts while mentoring junior staff and ensuring alignment with project objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong NEC experience.
• Experience on major infrastructure projects.
• Solid subcontract management and reporting knowledge.
• Proven ability to manage cost and commercial risk.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently within a project team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial performance of allocated packages.
• Cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs.
• Subcontract procurement and management.
• Applications, valuations and payment processes.
• Managing variations, compensation events and change.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support the preparation of final accounts.
• Collaborate with project teams to align commercial and operational goals.
• Mentor and support junior commercial staff.

Skills

NEC experience

Major infrastructure experience

Subcontract management

Commercial reporting

Change/variations

Communication skills

Independent working

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Kent

A leading civil engineering contractor is looking to bring in a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major infrastructure project in Kent.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced SQS who wants to work on a large-scale, technically challenging project with a strong pipeline of work behind it.

The Role

You'll take responsibility for the commercial management of your package, working closely with the project and commercial teams to ensure costs, risks and opportunities are effectively managed.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the commercial performance of allocated packages
• Cost reporting, forecasting and CVRs
• Subcontract procurement and management
• Applications, valuations and payment processes
• Managing variations, compensation events and change
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
• Supporting the preparation of final accounts
• Working closely with project teams to ensure commercial and operational objectives are aligned
• Mentoring and supporting junior commercial staff where required

About You

We're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in civil engineering or major infrastructure.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Strong NEC experience
• Experience working on major infrastructure projects
• A solid understanding of subcontract management and commercial reporting
• Strong change/variations experience
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• The ability to work independently while operating as part of a wider project team

Why Consider It?

• Major infrastructure project in Kent
• Strong long-term project pipeline
• Opportunity to work for an established tier-one civil engineering contractor
• Genuine progression opportunities
• Competitive salary and package

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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