In brief
This Quantity Surveyor role involves overseeing the commercial performance of construction and engineering projects. The work focuses on managing valuations, final accounts, subcontract procurement and project cost monitoring to ensure profitability.
Best for
Quantity Surveyors in construction or civil engineering seeking a clear path to senior management.
Non-negotiable
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
What you need
Required
Quantity Surveying
Clearly required in the listing
Commercial processes
Clearly required in the listing
Contractual processes
Clearly required in the listing
Commercial awareness
Strongly implied by the listing
Proactive approach
Strongly implied by the listing
Preferred
NEC contracts
Clearly required in the listing
Your day-to-day
Manage commercial project aspects
Clearly stated in the job description.
Handle valuations and accounts
Clearly stated in the job description.
Support procurement and negotiations
Clearly stated in the job description.
Monitor project costs
Clearly stated in the job description.
Maximise project profitability
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Mid-level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“This is a great opportunity for someone who has built a solid commercial foundation and is ready for more responsibility, greater ownership of projects and a clear route into senior management.”
Full job description (from employer)⌄
Quantity Surveyor - Step Up to Senior QS Salary: Up to £65,000 | Clear Progression Opportunity Are you a Quantity Surveyor ready to take the next step in your career? I'm working with a leading specialist contractor looking for an ambitious QS who wants to progress into a Senior Quantity Surveyor position, with the opportunity to make that step within the next 12 months. This is a great opportunity for someone who has built a solid commercial foundation and is ready for more responsibility, greater ownership of projects and a clear route into senior management. The Role Manage the commercial aspects of specialist engineering and construction projects. Take responsibility for valuations, applications for payment, variations and final accounts. Support subcontract procurement and commercial negotiations. Monitor project costs, forecasts and commercial performance. Work closely with operational teams to maximise project value and profitability. Develop your commercial and leadership skills with a view to stepping up to Senior QS.What They're Looking For Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within construction or civil engineering. A good understanding of commercial and contractual processes. Experience with NEC contracts would be beneficial. Someone commercially switched on, proactive and keen to progress. The ambition to take on greater responsibility and develop towards a Senior QS position.What's on Offer? Salary up to £65,000. A genuine opportunity to progress to Senior QS within around 12 months, subject to performance. Increased responsibility and support with career development. The chance to join an established specialist contractor with a strong project portfolio.If you're a QS who feels ready for the next step but wants an employer that will give you the opportunity to get there, this could be worth a conversation. Get in touch to find out more. 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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