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Senior Quantity Surveyor in City of London

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Job Description

We're working with a respected engineering and construction contractor delivering a diverse range of technically challenging projects across the UK. They're now seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take commercial ownership of key schemes, driving performance, profitability, and commercial success.

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The Role
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll lead the commercial and financial management of multiple construction and engineering projects. Responsibilities will include:

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    Managing budgets, forecasts, and cost-to-complete reporting

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    Administering contracts (JCT / NEC), variations, and final accounts

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    Leading procurement strategies and managing subcontractor relationships

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    Producing commercial reports and supporting internal governance

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    Identifying and mitigating commercial and contractual risks

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    Supporting dispute resolution and ensuring compliance with company and client procedures

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    Mentoring and developing junior members of the commercial team

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    Building strong client and stakeholder relationships

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About You

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    Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

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    Minimum of five years' experience in a similar role within construction or engineering

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    Strong commercial awareness and sound understanding of contract law (NEC / JCT)

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    Experience within fire protection or specialist trades is highly desirable but not essential

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    Proficient with commercial software (e.g. CostX, Bluebeam, Excel)

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    Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills

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    Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team environment

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This role would suit a commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take on greater responsibility within a forward-thinking and growing contractor, working across a range of high-profile projects in London and the South East.

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Aldwych Consulting values 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.

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Senior Quantity Surveyor in City of London

City of London, UK
Full time

Published on 11/03/2025

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