Senior Quantity Surveyor

A well-established and financially robust civil engineering contractor is expanding its commercial team and seeks an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead on key infrastructure and rail projects.

This is a high-visibility role with commercial ownership from pre-contract through to final account, working closely with project leadership and senior stakeholders.

Role Overview

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial delivery of multiple construction and infrastructure projects. You'll be accountable for all aspects of cost control, contract administration and commercial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Lead commercial management and reporting on complex civil engineering programmes

Manage contract administration including valuations, variations, claims and accounts

Produce accurate cost forecasts, cashflows and commercial reports

Mentor and support junior QS staff on the team

Identify, quantify and mitigate commercial risk

Build strong relationships with clients, supply chain and internal project teams

Drive continuous improvement of commercial processes

Experience & Skills

We're looking for a candidate with a strong commercial track record in civil engineering or infrastructure.

Essential

Degree/HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or equivalent

Substantial experience as a Senior/Lead Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering, infrastructure energy or rail

Excellent contract knowledge (JCT/NEC etc) and commercial awareness

Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills

Experience mentoring junior commercial staff

Desirable

Working towards or achieved chartered status (e.g., RICS / CICES)

Apply Today

If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking greater responsibility and the chance to influence commercial outcomes on major infrastructure projects, we'd like to hear from you.

Send your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

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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