Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: London
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Are you a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready for your next challenge? We're working with a well-established consultancy offering an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team that values expertise, innovation, and professional development.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in quantity surveying who is looking to expand into Advisory and Expert Witness services, alongside more traditional QS duties. You'll be joining a business that offers a diverse project portfolio across both public and private sectors, with clear pathways for career growth and specialisation.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead commercial functions on various projects with minimal supervision. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering high-quality quantity surveying services to clients.
• Establishing cost planning frameworks aligned with client requirements.
• Managing risk, value engineering, and cost control measures.
• Advising on procurement strategies.
• Preparing tender documentation and contracts, including bills of quantities.
• Analysing tender submissions and identifying commercial risks.
• Ensuring financial control and cost reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Managing and negotiating cost variations and final accounts.
• Advising on contract conditions and claims.
• Attending and leading client/project meetings.
• Mentoring junior staff and supporting internal training initiatives.
• Supporting Advisory and Expert Witness teams when required.

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Minimum of 6 years' relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
• Experience working across both client-side and contractor environments is a plus.

Desirable:

• MRICS or working towards chartership.
• Experience with NEC contracts.
• Familiarity with CostX software.
• Experience within the rail and/or aviation sectors.

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 25 days holiday + buy/sell scheme.
• Electric car scheme (where applicable).
• Employee assistance and well-being programmes.
• Opportunities for continuous training and development.
• Exposure to a variety of project types and sectors.
• A culture that encourages innovation, teamwork, and growth.

About the Company:

You'll be joining a consultancy known for its multi-disciplinary approach and strong reputation within the industry. The team is made up of experienced professionals from a wide range of backgrounds, working in a modern, open-plan environment that fosters collaboration and knowledge sharing.
The company places a strong emphasis on mentoring, diversity, and inclusion. Whether you're interested in growing into Advisory roles, Expert Witness work, or taking on more strategic commercial responsibilities, you'll be supported every step of the way.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

If you're a driven Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to make a real impact within a forward-thinking consultancy, we'd love to hear from you.

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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