The Construction Index Ltd
Senior Quantity Surveyor
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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Salary & Package: £50,000 – £80,000 per annum (exclusive of benefits and package)
- Type: Full Time
- Region: UK – London
- Location: City of London, London
- Posting Date: 29/06/2026
- Listed In: Civil Engineering
- Reference: BBBH5193_1782743458
About the Role
We represent a well-established civil engineering contractor with a strong reputation for delivering complex groundworks and infrastructure projects across the UK.
Due to their ongoing growth in London and the South East, they are seeking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of major schemes in the region.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Commercial management of groundworks packages across the project lifecycle, from pre-contract through to final account.
- Collaboration with Senior Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers, and site teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with the commercial management of groundworks packages throughout the project lifecycle.
- Procuring and managing sub-contractor and supplier packages.
- Preparing valuations, forecasts, and cost/value reconciliations.
- Supporting the preparation and submission of applications for payment and variations.
- Assisting with change control and Compensation Events under NEC contracts.
- Monitoring costs, identifying risks and opportunities, and reporting commercial performance.
- Ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and internal commercial procedures.
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Requirements & Qualifications
- Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
- Experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within a civil engineering or groundworks contractor.
- Strong understanding of groundworks packages on infrastructure or major construction projects.
- Working knowledge of NEC contracts and/or JCT contracts (desirable).
- Confident in supporting procurement, subcontract administration, and cost reporting.
- Well-organised, commercially minded, and comfortable working within project teams.
- Willing to travel and work on projects across London and surrounding regions.
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The Opportunity
This role provides a strong foundation for a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking to develop within a respected civil engineering contractor, offering:
- Exposure to complex groundworks and infrastructure projects.
- Clear progression opportunities.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and equality. This advert should not discriminate against any protected characteristics under the UK Equality Act 2010. We invite applications from all sections of society and will accommodate reasonable adjustments if needed.
Requirements for Candidates
Must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
For compliance purposes under The Conduct Regulations 2003:
- Permanent roles: Employment Agency
- Contract/temporary roles: Employment Business
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