Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location Highlands
Discipline: Civil Engineering
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £50000 - £65000 per annum + Benefits & Package
Contact name: Harry Buckland

Contact email: harry.buckland@aldwychconsulting.com
Job ref: BBBH4603_1770655918
Published: about 5 hours ago
Startdate: ASAP

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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