Quantity Surveyor

Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Aldwych Consulting

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Salary: 45,000 – 55,000

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and proactive Quantity Surveyor to join a dynamic team within a well-established consultancy or contractor environment. The ideal candidate will either be nearing completion of a degree in Quantity Surveying or already hold a relevant qualification, with experience across both pre- and post-contract stages of construction or civil engineering projects.

You will work closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality cost and commercial management services throughout the project lifecycle, from RIBA Stage 1 to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in defining client requirements and support the development of initial cost plans alongside design teams.
• Conduct accurate and competent measurement using standard methods of measurement such as NRM, CESMM, or MMHW.
• Provide cost planning and value engineering advice aligned with RIBA design stages.
• Interpret and understand design information, with a willingness to deepen technical knowledge of construction methods and technologies
• Contribute to discussions on procurement strategy and provide advice based on evolving project needs.
• Prepare tender documentation, including Bills of Quantities (BOQs), for senior review.
• Support tender evaluations and provide recommendations for contract awards.
• Track and monitor project costs through monthly reporting cycles.
• Identify risks and assess variations affecting project cost and delivery
• Value completed works and assist in issuing payment certificates in line with contract terms.
• Liaise confidently with clients, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain variation and risk registers.
• Assist in preparing draft final accounts and contribute to project close-out activities.
• Participate in project meetings, offering commercial and contractual input.
• Gain exposure to or demonstrate an understanding of CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation) processes.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods.

Essential Skills & Attributes:

• Strong knowledge of construction techniques and industry practices.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and detail-oriented.
• Numerically strong and analytically minded.
• Proficient in IT tools relevant to the role.
• Clear and confident communicator.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable (But Not Essential):

• Experience using CostX or similar measurement software.
• Working towards or already holding MRICS accreditation.
• Demonstrated use of initiative and problem-solving skills.

What the Client can offer:

• 25days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Private Health care.
• Flexi working.
• Tailored training and development.
• Just eat voucher weekends, national trust memberships and tv sweepstakes plus team socials.
• Exciting variety of cross sector projects.
• 4.5 day working week. 8am – 5:30pm – Monday to Thursday with half hour lunch break. 8am – 12:30pm on Friday – 40.5 hours in total.

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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