Quantity Surveyor

Alexander Associates Limited; Trafford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Associates Limited is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Old Trafford, Manchester. The role focuses on commercial management, cost control, client and subcontractor relationships, and ensuring project profitability from inception through completion.

You will work closely with project managers and design engineers in a fast-paced environment, applying NEC3/NEC4 knowledge and strong numerical/analytical skills to deliver accurate cost control and risk management across

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ Quantity Surveying experience within the water sector.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Good understanding of commercial processes and cost management.
• Knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit and monitor payment applications.
• Track invoices, certificates and payment schedules.
• Raise Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and manage project variations and change events.
• Support project estimating and cost forecasting.
• Produce monthly Cost Value Reconcilations (CVRs).
• Monitor project costs, purchase orders and commercial performance.
• Review contracts and ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Assist with contract terms and conditions reviews.
• Prepare subcontract documentation and support subcontract management.
• Monitor project progress against programme delivery.
• Build effective relationships with client commercial teams.
• Support day-to-day quantity surveying activities.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Numerical skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Cost management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Old Trafford, Manchester

We are looking for a commercially aware Quantity Surveyor to join a growing team. This opportunity is ideal for someone with 2-5 years of experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive engineering environment.

Working closely with Project Managers, Design Engineers and the commercial team, you will support the successful commercial management of projects from inception through to completion. You will help maximise project profitability, manage commercial risk and maintain strong client and subcontractor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, submit and monitor payment applications.
• Track invoices, certificates and payment schedules.
• Raise Early Warning Notices (EWNs) and manage project variations and change events.
• Support project estimating and cost forecasting.
• Produce monthly Cost Value Reconciliations (CVRs).
• Monitor project costs, purchase orders and commercial performance.
• Review contracts and ensure contractual requirements are met.
• Assist with contract terms and conditions reviews.
• Prepare subcontract documentation and support subcontract management.
• Monitor project progress against programme delivery.
• Build effective relationships with client commercial teams.
• Support day-to-day quantity surveying activities.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

You will be a motivated team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced project environment and is keen to continue developing professionally.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' Quantity Surveying experience within the water sector.
• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Good understanding of commercial processes and cost management.
• Knowledge of NEC3 and NEC4 contracts.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong organisational sk