Senior Quantity Surveyor – Lead on Major Infrastructure

Aldwych Consulting Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management on a major infrastructure programme in Kent. The role requires robust experience in civil engineering and contract administration, with a focus on cost control, forecasting and change management.

You will oversee applications, valuations and CVRs, manage the full subcontract lifecycle, and provide commercial guidance to the Project Manager and wider team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering, infrastructure or major construction projects.
• Experience with main contractor or specialist contractor environments.
• Strong subcontract management capabilities and proven cost control.
• Experience in forecasting, change management and cost-to-complete processes.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts; NEC experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management across allocated packages and provide commercial leadership on the project.
• Manage applications, valuations and payment processes and produce CVRs and monthly financial reports.
• Oversee cost-to-complete forecasting and change control processes; identify and mitigate commercial risk.
• Procure and negotiate subcontract packages and manage the full subcontract lifecycle.
• Advise the Project Manager and delivery team on commercial strategy and contract administration; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Cost control

Forecasting

Change management

Subcontract management

NEC experience

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in a relevant field

Job description

Aldwych Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management on a major infrastructure programme in Kent. The role requires robust experience in civil engineering and contract administration, with a focus on cost control, forecasting and change management.

You will oversee applications, valuations and CVRs, manage the full subcontract lifecycle, and provide commercial guidance to the Project Manager and wider team.