Senior Quantity Surveyor
About the Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a respected and well-established consultancy based in Ipswich, Suffolk. You will be part of a growing commercial management team, delivering high-quality quantity surveying services across a diverse range of projects and clients.
As Senior QS, you will take full ownership of projects from inception to completion, acting as a key advisor to clients, providing cost planning, procurement advice, contract administration, and post-contract cost management. The role offers genuine progression, autonomy, and the chance to build client relationships within an established business known for quality delivery and professional integrity.
Key Responsibilities
Take ownership of projects from pre-contract stage through to final account
Provide procurement advice and deliver cost certainty to clients
Lead on feasibility studies, detailed cost planning, and budget management
Prepare tender documentation and manage the tendering process
Carry out full post-contract duties including valuations, cost reporting, and variations
Administer construction contracts and advise on contract strategy
Attend and chair project/client meetings
Collaborate with internal and external teams including architects, M&E consultants, engineers, and building surveyors
Manage and mentor junior QS staff where required
Maintain regular client contact and ensure exceptional service delivery
Prepare accurate reports, specifications, meeting minutes, and formal documents
Support the business in winning repeat and new work through excellent client service
Requirements & Experience
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Quantity Surveying role within the construction or property services sector
Strong experience working across healthcare, education, and/or commercial projects (both new build and refurb desirable)
Proven knowledge of both pre- and post-contract surveying
Strong working knowledge of standard forms of contract (JCT, NEC, etc.)
Good understanding of procurement strategies and contract administration
Excellent communication, client-facing, and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient with industry software such as CostX, MS Excel, Word, and presentation tools
MRICS qualified (or working towards) - desirable but not essential
High level of awareness of construction Health and Safety practices
Full UK driving licence preferred
What's On Offer
Competitive salary
Genuine opportunity for progression within a growing and supportive consultancy
Involvement in a wide variety of meaningful, high-impact projects
Continuous professional development, training, and mentoring support
A positive and inclusive working environment
Flexible working policy and autonomy in managing your schedule
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.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
