At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead commercial management of exciting civil engineering projects across the South East.
- Company: Established civil engineering contractor with a strong project pipeline.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace promoting equality and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major infrastructure projects while developing your career.
- Qualifications: 10+ years in civil engineering, degree in Quantity Surveying, and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
We're working with a well-established civil engineering and earthworks contractor delivering projects across England, with values ranging from smaller specialist schemes through to major infrastructure projects. With a strong pipeline of framework work across the South East, they're looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This is a key role within the frameworks division, supporting the delivery of civil engineering projects while ensuring strong commercial control and financial performance.
The Role
- As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects, working closely with operational teams, clients and the supply chain to ensure successful project delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the commercial management of projects and ensuring accurate financial reporting
- Managing variations, claims and contractual notices in line with contract requirements
- Preparing and reviewing contract documentation, cost reports and forecasts
- Liaising with client commercial teams and subcontractors to support project delivery
- Overseeing procurement planning and subcontractor management
- Managing change control processes and monitoring project budgets
- Preparing interim applications for payment and agreeing final accounts
- Implementing value management and risk mitigation strategies
About You
- Around 10+ years' commercial experience within civil engineering or infrastructure
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of NEC forms of contract
- Experience working on highways or infrastructure projects is advantageous
- Strong commercial awareness with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Based in the South of England, with the ability to travel across South East project sites
If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to work on a varied portfolio of civil engineering projects within a supportive commercial team, feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion.
Senior Quantity Surveyor in Taunton employer: Aldwych Consulting Ltd
Join an established M&E contractor in Hertfordshire, where you will have the opportunity to take ownership of projects and make impactful commercial decisions. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, this company offers genuine flexibility in role levels, direct access to decision-makers, and a supportive work culture that values diversity and equality. Enjoy a competitive salary of up to £75,000 and the chance to accelerate your career in a dynamic environment with exposure to a variety of projects across London and the South East.
