Quantity Surveyor - Infrastructure (Post Contract)

About the role

AECOM is looking for a highly experienced Post Contract Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial, contractual and cost management for major infrastructure projects. The role covers quantity measurements, payment certifications, variation assessments, cost control, final accounts and contractual administration, ensuring project costs are managed and contractual obligations are met throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Review contract documents, BOQ, specifications, drawings and scope of work for contractual compliance.
• Verify and evaluate contractor interim payment applications and monthly progress invoices, and prepare and certify payment certificates.
• Carry out detailed quantity measurements and verify executed works at site, monitoring quantities against the approved BOQ.
• Assess variation orders, claims (additional costs, extension of time, contractual entitlements) and prepare cost estimates for variations and design changes.
• Maintain records of measured quantities, payments, variations and cost reports, and coordinate with the Resident Engineer, Construction Manager, Site Engineers and the Client.
• Review final account submissions, monitor project expenditure and prepare monthly cost and budget reports.
• Identify commercial risks, assist in preparing tender documents, BOQs and cost estimates, and support close-out documents and final payment certificates.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of post-contract quantity surveying experience, with at least 8 years on infrastructure projects (roads, stormwater, sewerage, drainage, utilities).
• Strong experience administering contracts under FIDIC conditions.
• Experience with engineering consultants, contractors, government authorities and clients on major infrastructure projects.
• Membership or eligibility for RICS, AIQS or CIOB is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, CostX, CCS Candy or equivalent quantity surveying software.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications and contract documents.
• Analytical, negotiation, communication and report-writing skills.

Preferred experience includes roads and highway projects, stormwater and drainage networks, sewerage and pumping stations, wet utilities, and large municipal or developer-led infrastructure projects. New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.