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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Posted: 4 hours ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hastings, East Sussex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Our client, a leading infrastructure and utilities contractor, is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their growing commercial team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional looking to take ownership of major projects while supporting the wider commercial function. Working closely with senior leadership and operational teams, you will play a pivotal role in driving profitability, managing contractual obligations, mitigating risk, and maximising commercial opportunities across a diverse project portfolio.

The successful candidate will bring strong commercial expertise, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to confidently oversee all financial aspects of project delivery.

The Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial performance of multiple projects, ensuring robust cost control, effective contract management, and successful value recovery throughout the project lifecycle.

You will act as a key commercial advisor to operational teams, supporting strategic decision-making while maintaining strong client and subcontractor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Monitor project expenditure against tender allowances and budget forecasts
Manage value recovery and ensure commercial targets are achieved
Identify, assess, and manage project changes, variations, and compensation events
Maximise commercial opportunities while mitigating project risks
Ensure contractual obligations and notice requirements are administered correctly
Maintain accurate commercial records and supporting documentation
Prepare and submit client applications for payment
Track payments received and proactively manage outstanding debt recovery
Review and understand project scopes and contractual requirements
Price additional works, variations, and change requests
Negotiate and agree final accounts with clients and subcontractors
Produce accurate monthly commercial reports and forecasts
Review contracts for commercial risk, onerous clauses, and unusual provisions
Communicate contractual obligations and risks to operational delivery teams
Manage and report on project pipelines and contract status
Provide commercial guidance and support across the wider business
Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

About You

We are looking for an experienced commercial professional with a proven track record of delivering strong financial performance within construction, infrastructure, utilities, or civil engineering environments.

Essential Skills & Experience

Significant Quantity Surveying experience within a construction-related sector
Strong commercial and contractual management expertise
Experience managing project costs, valuations, variations, and final accounts
Excellent understanding of value recovery and change management processes
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Ability to analyse contracts and identify commercial risks and opportunities
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong numerical and analytical abilities
Advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively

Desirable

Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline
Experience within utilities, infrastructure, civil engineering, or related sectors
Strong understanding of NEC contracts
Previous experience mentoring or supporting junior commercial team members

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary and benefits package
Car allowance or company vehicle
Opportunity to work on major infrastructure and utilities projects
Clear career progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Exposure to senior stakeholders and strategic commercial decision-makingIf you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking organisation, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss this role with you.

Apply today for a confidential conversation.

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

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