Quantity Surveyor

Location Southampton
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £55000 - £65000 per annum + Package and Benefits
Contact name: Harry Buckland

Contact email: harry.buckland@aldwychconsulting.com
Job ref: BBBH4189_1762169634
Published: about 8 hours ago
Startdate: 24/11/2025

I'm working with a leading contractor delivering major infrastructure, port-development and coastal protection projects across the UK and Ireland. As a Quantity Surveyor you'll provide key commercial and contractual support to project teams, helping manage valuations, variations, sub-contracts, claims and financial reporting.

Key responsibilities

  • Advise and support Project and Site teams on contract administration and commercial matters

  • Prepare monthly valuations, payment applications and invoices; assess contract variations / compensation events

  • Assist Cost Controllers with monthly financial reporting and monitor subcontractor performance

  • Contribute to tender assessments and sub-contract negotiations/evaluation

  • Attend internal and external commercial meetings; liaise with legal/insurance departments as required

Ideal candidate profile

  • Qualified Quantity Surveyor (degree or equivalent) with legal/commercial awareness in civil engineering or marine environment

  • Good knowledge of NEC suite of contracts (or similar) and subcontract administration

  • Strong communication skills, able to integrate with diverse and multi-national teams

  • Full UK driving licence; willingness to travel and work occasionally off-site

What's on offer
A dynamic, technically-challenging position in a respected contractor, with genuine career progression opportunities and an engaging, multinational team environment.

If you're a commercial-minded QS with a civil/marine background seeking your next step - please apply confidentially or contact us for further details.

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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