Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Manage commercial aspects of civil engineering projects, focusing on groundworks.

Key Responsibilities

• sub‑contractor packages
• cost forecasting
• payment applications
• pricing negotiation
• change management
• cost control

Tasks

-Preparing and managing sub-contractor packages, from procurement through to final account -Assisting with valuations, forecasting, and financial reporting -Preparing applications for payment, variations, and claims -Negotiating pricing and placing orders with supply chain partners -Supporting change management processes, including Compensation Events -Liaising with project managers, engineers, and site teams to ensure accurate cost control -Maintaining compliance with contract terms and commercial frameworks

Requirements

• quantity surveying
• civil engineering
• nec
• procurement
• subcontract management
• uk eligible

What You Bring

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. -Demonstrable experience as a QS within civil engineering, with exposure to groundworks packages -Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related field -Strong commercial and contractual knowledge (NEC experience advantageous) -Organised, proactive, and collaborative, with strong attention to detail -Confident in procurement, subcontract management, and cost reporting

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About Aldwych Consulting Ltd

-Emerging as a boutique recruitment partner for built-environment professionals. -Consultants specialize in placing talent across civil engineering, project management, structural design, surveying, and more. -Serve main contractors, property firms, and blue-chip consultancies with repeat client engagement. -Planted a native UK tree for every candidate placed to reflect their commitment to sustainability. -Moved into a Monument office to align with their growing ambitions. -Host annual retreats in locations like Berlin and Vienna, showcasing a culture of growth and team spirit.

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