Senior Quantity Surveyor

Alexander Associates; Chorleywood; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Associates in Rickmansworth is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to take ownership of commercial performance on water and infrastructure projects. You will oversee cost management, contracts, and subcontractor performance, collaborating with design, construction and supply chain teams to deliver on time and within budget.

Join a forward-thinking team in a flexible hybrid environment that supports professional development and adherence to governance and compliance

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Experience in utilities, water, civil engineering, infrastructure, or MEICA environments.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Excellent commercial and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for assigned projects and work packages.
• Collaborate with design, construction and supply chain to control costs.
• Build and maintain client relationships to achieve objectives.
• Manage contracts and issue notices and correspondence.
• Prepare and issue subcontract documentation.
• Support the management and performance of subcontractors.
• Manage applications for payment, valuations and final accounts.
• Produce cost reports, budgets, forecasts and updates.
• Support and mentor junior members of the commercial team.
• Contribute to continuous improvements and best practices.
• Maintain awareness of industry developments through PD.
• Ensure professional, solutions-focused engagement with stakeholders.
• Adhere to confidentiality, governance and compliance procedures.

Skills

NEC contracts knowledge

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Rickmansworth, London (Flexible Hybrid)
Sector: Water & Infrastructure

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing commercial team supporting major water and infrastructure projects in the Rickmansworth area. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of the commercial performance of key projects while working within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. You will be responsible for overseeing commercial activities across project lifecycles, ensuring effective cost management, contractual compliance, and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for assigned projects and work packages.
• Collaborate with design, construction, and supply chain teams to monitor and control project costs.
• Build and maintain productive client relationships to ensure project and business objectives are achieved.
• Manage contracts, including the administration of contractual notices and correspondence.
• Prepare and issue subcontract documentation.
• Support the management and performance of subcontractors.
• Manage applications for payment, valuations, and final accounts.
• Produce accurate cost reports, budgets, forecasts, and commercial updates.
• Support and mentor junior members of the commercial team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and commercial best practices.
• Maintain awareness of industry developments through ongoing professional development.
• Ensure a professional, solutions-focused approach when engaging with stakeholders.
• Adhere to company procedures relating to confidentiality, governance, and compliance.

Requirements

• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Working towards, or already holding, chartered membership of a recognised professional institution.
• Experience within utilities, water, civil engineering, infrastructure, or MEICA environments.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Excellent commercial and stakeholder management skills.