Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location West London
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £75000 - £90000 per annum + Benefits & Package
Contact name: Harry Buckland

Contact email: harry.buckland@aldwychconsulting.com
Job ref: BBBH4117_1760018564
Published: 7 days ago
Startdate: 27/10/2025

We're working with a respected civil engineering and construction contractor delivering complex infrastructure schemes across the UK. Due to continued growth, they're now seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of a key project - ensuring financial control, contract compliance, and project profitability.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll manage all commercial and contractual aspects of civil engineering works, from cost forecasting and reporting to subcontract management and risk mitigation. You'll play a key role in driving commercial performance and supporting delivery teams to achieve project and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and administer NEC3 contracts, ideally with Option C / Target Cost experience

  • Maintain a detailed understanding of Schedule of Cost Components and Disallowed Costs

  • Produce accurate cost forecasts, CVRs, and cost-to-complete reports

  • Track labour, plant, and material expenditure and challenge delivery teams to ensure efficiency

  • Lead cost control, procurement, and change management processes

  • Support internal and external reporting, including CVCR and bottom-up forecasting

  • Mentor junior staff and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders

About You:
You'll hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, with at least five years' experience in civil engineering or infrastructure projects. You'll be confident working under NEC3 contracts, proficient in Excel, and comfortable managing large data sets. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to influence delivery teams are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing contractor, taking ownership of major civil engineering projects across London and the South East.

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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