Senior Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure - South West

ALDWYCH CONSULTING LTD; Exeter; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their South West England team. You will deliver full quantity surveying services across a diverse portfolio, leading on pre- and post-contract activities and providing commercial leadership on high-value schemes.

You'll manage NEC and FIDIC contracts, mentor junior staff, and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders across Energy, Infrastructure and Industrial sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in consultancy or client-side environments.
• Strong background in Energy, Infrastructure, or Industrial sectors.
• MRICS qualification or working towards chartership.
• Solid working knowledge of NEC and FIDIC contracts.
• Excellent communication and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full quantity surveying services across multiple projects.
• Manage and administer NEC and FIDIC contracts, including final account close-out.
• Provide cost planning, risk management, and commercial reporting.
• Build strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

NEC/FIDIC contract knowledge

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Mentoring juniors

Education

MRICS qualification / chartership progress

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - South West England

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a senior role where your expertise is valued and your career can truly thrive?

I am are working with a highly respected construction consultancy, renowned for delivering quality across complex and high-value projects. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding team in the South West of England.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of Energy, Infrastructure, and Industrial projects, supporting major clients on challenging and rewarding schemes. You'll play a key role in both pre‑and post‑contract stages, providing commercial leadership and strategic input.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver full quantity surveying services across multiple projects
• Manage and administer contracts under NEC and FIDIC forms, including final account close‑out
• Provide cost planning, risk management, and commercial reporting
• Build strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders
• Mentor and support junior team members

About You

• Proven experience in a consultancy or client‑side environment
• Strong background in Energy, Infrastructure, or Industrial sectors
• Ideally MRICS qualified or actively working towards chartership
• Solid working knowledge of NEC and FIDIC contracts
• Excellent communication and commercial acumen

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work with a consultancy known for quality and reputation
• Exposure to high‑profile, technically challenging projects
• Clear and structured career progression and professional development
• Support towards MRICS chartership (if not already achieved)
• Collaborative, forward‑thinking team environment

If you're looking to take the next step in your career with a business that genuinely invests in its people, this could be the perfect move.

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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