Senior Quantity Surveyor & Project Lead

Aldwych Consulting; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aldwych Consulting in Nottingham is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager to lead projects from feasibility through completion, combining QS and project management responsibilities.

You'll work with clients, contractors and internal teams to manage costs, procurement, contracts and programmes, with a strong focus on healthcare and commercial projects.

The role offers ownership, mentoring of junior staff, and progression within a collaborative consultancy culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' post-professional qualification experience.
• MRICS or equivalent qualification.
• Extensive experience with JCT contracts.
• Experience delivering both QS and project management services.
• Experience managing projects from feasibility through to completion.
• Strong contractor and consultant management experience.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with private-sector clients; hotel and leisure experience would be beneficial.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant cost/project management systems.
• Full UK driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing project costs and budgets from feasibility through to completion.
• Preparing cost plans, estimates, tender documentation and contract information.
• Advising clients on procurement routes, contract strategy and commercial risks.
• Monitoring expenditure, forecasting costs and providing regular financial reporting.
• Managing variations, valuations, payments and contractual matters.
• Carrying out site inspections and monitoring progress against programme and budget.
• Leading projects from initial planning through to handover and completion.
• Developing project execution strategies, programmes and delivery plans.
• Coordinating consultants, contractors and wider project teams.
• Chairing meetings and providing clear updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Identifying and resolving project risks, issues and commercial challenges.
• Managing project documentation, reporting and governance.
• Supporting commissioning, handover and project close-out.
• Building long-term client relationships and identifying opportunities for further work.
• Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team.

Skills

Client relationship management

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Multi-project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

MRICS or equivalent qualification

Degree in construction/quantity surveying or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cost management systems

Project management software

Job description

Aldwych Consulting in Nottingham is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager to lead projects from feasibility through completion, combining QS and project management responsibilities.

You'll work with clients, contractors and internal teams to manage costs, procurement, contracts and programmes, with a strong focus on healthcare and commercial projects.

The role offers ownership, mentoring of junior staff, and progression within a collaborative consultancy culture.