Senior Quantity Surveyor

Alexander Associates Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Associates Limited in London is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on major water and infrastructure projects. Flexible hybrid working is offered, with options for permanent employment or a long-term contract.

Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will oversee cost control, subcontract administration, and client engagement while mentoring junior team members and ensuring governance and compliance across commercial activities.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or equivalent).
• Chartered status or working towards membership of a recognised professional institution.
• Experience within water, utilities, civil engineering, or MEICA environments.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience working under NEC3 contracts.
• Proven commercial management and quantity surveying experience on infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of projects and work packages.
• Work closely with design, construction, and supply chain teams to monitor, control, and improve project costs.
• Build strong relationships with clients to ensure project and business objectives are achieved.
• Administer NEC contracts, including contractual notices and correspondence.
• Prepare, issue, and manage subcontract documentation.
• Support the procurement, management, and performance of subcontractors.
• Prepare and agree applications for payment.
• Produce project cost reports, budgets, forecasts, and commercial performance updates.
• Mentor and support junior commercial team members.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and promote a positive, professional image at all times.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, commercial governance, and confidentiality requirements.

Skills

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Team mentoring

NEC3 contracts

Education

Degree qualified

Chartered status or working towards membership

Tools

NEC3 contracts

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: London (Flexible Hybrid)
Sector: Water & Utilities

A leading Tier 1 contractor within the UK water sector is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its commercial team in London. This is an excellent opportunity to work on major infrastructure and water projects, with flexible hybrid working available and the option of either permanent employment or a long-term contract.

Reporting directly to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for the commercial management of projects and work packages, ensuring successful delivery while maximising commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the commercial and contractual aspects of projects and work packages.
• Work closely with design, construction, and supply chain teams to monitor, control, and improve project costs.
• Build strong relationships with clients to ensure project and business objectives are achieved.
• Administer NEC contracts, including contractual notices and correspondence.
• Prepare, issue, and manage subcontract documentation.
• Support the procurement, management, and performance of subcontractors.
• Prepare and agree applications for payment.
• Produce project cost reports, budgets, forecasts, and commercial performance updates.
• Mentor and support junior commercial team members.
• Maintain strong stakeholder relationships and promote a positive, professional image at all times.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, commercial governance, and confidentiality requirements.

About You

Essential

• Degree qualified (or equivalent).
• Chartered status or working towards membership of a recognised professional institution.
• Experience within water, utilities, civil engineering, or MEICA environments.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience working under NEC3 contracts.
• Proven commercial management and quantity surveying experience on infrastructure projects.

Desirable

• Experience managing or mentoring individuals or small teams.
• IChemE contract experience.
• Chartered membership of a relevant institution.