Quantity Surveyor

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for a major water infrastructure project in North London. This role offers the opportunity to manage all commercial aspects, oversee cost management, and collaborate with various stakeholders. Candidates should have proven experience in large-scale projects and be knowledgeable of NEC contracts. This position includes competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, ideally within related sectors.
• Skilled in cost forecasting and commercial reporting.
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of a major water infrastructure project.
• Oversee cost management, change control, and payment applications.
• Prepare and present accurate financial reports to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project teams to inform commercial decisions.
• Lead negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Champion best practices in commercial governance.

Skills

Cost forecasting

Budget management

Commercial reporting

NEC contracts

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Quantity Surveyor – Major Water Infrastructure Project

Location: North London (Hybrid)

Contract: Permanent, full-time

This range is provided by Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Take your commercial expertise to the heart of one of the UK’s most ambitious water infrastructure programmes. This is a rare opportunity to join the commercial team delivering a high-profile, multi-year project that will strengthen water resilience and improve environmental outcomes across the Thames Valley.

You’ll be part of a collaborative delivery environment, working on a complex, high-value scheme from early works through to completion, with direct visibility across senior decision-making and project governance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of a major water infrastructure project, ensuring alignment with contractual and financial objectives.
• Oversee cost management, change control, valuations, and payment applications in line with NEC3/4 requirements.
• Prepare and present accurate financial reports, forecasts, and risk assessments to senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and planners to ensure commercial decisions are informed by programme and delivery realities.
• Lead negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers to optimise value and manage risk.
• Champion best practice in commercial governance, ensuring transparency and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor (or similar) on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, ideally within the water, utilities, civils, or related sectors.
• Skilled in cost forecasting, budget management, and commercial reporting.
• Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with senior stakeholders, clients, and supply chain partners.
• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, balancing site presence with office-based tasks.

What’s in it for you?

• Play a pivotal role in delivering one of the UK’s most significant water infrastructure schemes.
• Join a high-performing commercial team with a strong pipeline of future projects.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working (2–3 days on site or in the project office).
• Career progression opportunities into senior commercial or programme leadership roles.

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where your expertise will directly influence the success of a nationally significant project, we’d love to hear from you.