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Quantity Surveyor
Job summary
A civil engineering contractor in the UK is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing various commercial aspects of infrastructure projects, preparing sub-contractor packages, and collaborating with project managers and engineers. Required qualifications include a degree in Quantity Surveying and relevant experience in civil engineering. This role presents an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a reputable contracting environment.
Qualifications
- Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering.
- Exposure to groundworks packages.
- NEC contract knowledge is advantageous.
Responsibilities
- Manage commercial aspects of projects in the infrastructure industry.
- Prepare and manage sub-contractor packages.
- Negotiate pricing and place orders.
- Assist with valuations and financial reporting.
- Support change management processes.
- Liaise with project managers and site teams.
Skills
Education
We're representing a well-established civil engineering contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering complex projects across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to strengthen their commercial team and support delivery of major schemes.
As Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the commercial aspects of projects within the infrastructure industry. Typical responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and managing sub-contractor packages, from procurement through to final account
- Negotiating pricing and placing orders with supply chain partners
- Assisting with valuations, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Preparing applications for payment, variations, and claims
- Supporting change management processes, including Compensation Events
- Liaising with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure accurate cost control
- Maintaining compliance with contract terms and commercial frameworks
- Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related field
- Demonstrable experience as a QS within civil engineering, with exposure to groundworks packages
- Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (NEC experience advantageous)
- Confident in procurement, subcontract management, and cost reporting
- Organised, proactive, and collaborative, with strong attention to detail
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Quantity Surveyor to develop their career in groundworks and infrastructure within a respected contracting environment.
If this sounds like something of interest apply now!
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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