Job Title: Quantity Surveyor / Senior Quantity Surveyor. Claims and Commercial Focus.
Location: Leeds, Hybrid Working.
Salary: £35,000 - £70,000, depending on candidate experience.
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time.
A modern, fast-growing Quantity Surveying consultancy based in Leeds is looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor and Senior Quantity Surveyor as part of its continued expansion.
Established in 2020, the business has quickly built a reputation for delivering high-quality commercial and dispute resolution services across the UK. With a team of circa 10 surveyors, many from Tier 1 contractor backgrounds, the consultancy operates at the intersection of traditional quantity surveying, construction claims, and insolvency work.
This is an opportunity to move into a consultancy environment while retaining strong exposure to post-contract commercial management and claims/disputes work. This is a consultancy-based position (not site-based), focused on delivering professional commercial services to clients.
The Opportunity:
Work on a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors, with a strong pipeline in buildings, energy and infrastructure.
Gain hands on exposure to construction claims, disputes, and forensic commercial work.
Join a business recognised for its high staff retention and collaborative, non-corporate culture.
Benefit from a clear progression pathway, supported by quarterly reviews.
Work within a RICS-recognised environment, with structured APC support (including access to multiple APC assessors).
Be part of a consultancy embracing innovation, including in-house AI tools to streamline admin and reporting.Key Responsibilities:
Support the administration of contracts and subcontracts across live projects.
Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and commercial procedures.
Identify and mitigate commercial risks.
Assist in preparing and managing project budgets and forecasts.
Monitor cost performance and report on variances.
Contribute to profit planning and financial control.
Support procurement of subcontractors and suppliers.
Prepare subcontract documentation and commercial recommendations.
Ensure alignment with project budgets and value-for-money principles.
Prepare interim applications and valuations.
Assist in agreeing variations and managing change.
Support final account negotiations.
Assist in the preparation of claims and dispute-related documentation.
Support forensic analysis of project costs and contractual positions.
Work alongside senior team members on dispute resolution matters.What they are looking for:
Experienced in a Quantity Surveying or Cost Management role.
Background from a main contractor or consultancy environment.
Strong understanding of construction contracts and commercial processes.
Interest in developing expertise in claims and disputes.
Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying (or similar).
Working towards MRICS (or equivalent).
High standard of report writing and commercial documentation.
Strong analytical and communication skills.Company Culture:
8:30am - 5:00pm working hours with a genuine focus on work-life balance.
Get your work done and go home" culture, no expectation of long hours.
Serviced office environment, collaborative, professional but non-corporate.Package:
£35,000 - £70,000 (dependent on experience).
Car allowance / company car.
Private healthcare.
RICS training & APC support.
Clear progression opportunities in a rapidly growing business.
For more information, contact Lottie Wibrow at Aldwych Consulting on (phone number removed).
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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