Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Project Manager

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

Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager
Nottingham | Construction Consultancy
Salary up to £70k

A great opportunity to combine commercial expertise with project leadership.

We're working with a well-established and forward-thinking construction consultancy that is looking to strengthen its Nottingham team with an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager.

This is a genuinely varied role, offering the chance to take ownership of projects from early feasibility through to completion, combining quantity surveying, cost management and project management responsibilities.

The consultancy works across both the private and public sectors, with a particularly strong presence within healthcare, alongside a varied portfolio of commercial and other specialist projects.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Project Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering projects successfully from both a commercial and operational perspective.

You'll work closely with clients, contractors, consultants and internal teams, providing trusted advice on costs, procurement, contracts, programme and project delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

What They're Looking For

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor, Project Manager or Project Quantity Surveyor with a strong track record within the construction and property sector.

You should have:

• 5+ years' post-professional qualification experience.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification, ideally MRICS or equivalent.
• Extensive experience working with JCT contracts.
• A proven background delivering both QS and project management services.
• Experience managing projects from feasibility through to completion.
• Strong contractor and consultant management experience.
• The confidence to provide commercial, procurement, programme and risk advice to senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent client relationship and communication skills.
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with private-sector clients; hotel and leisure experience would be particularly beneficial.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and relevant cost/project management systems.
• Full UK driver's licence.

Why Consider It?

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious consultancy where you'll have genuine ownership of your work and the opportunity to build on your existing expertise.

You’ll be exposed to a diverse project portfolio, work closely with experienced professionals and have a clearly defined opportunity to progress your career. The culture is built around integrity, quality, innovation, collaboration and client service, with an emphasis on supporting people to develop alongside the continued growth of the business.

If you're an experienced QS/PM looking for a role that gives you the opportunity to influence projects commercially, lead client relationships and take the next step in your career.

For more information, please contact Georgie Marden.

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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