Senior Quantity Surveyor

Alexander Associates Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major water infrastructure project in London. You will manage key work packages from pre-construction to final account, focusing on cost control and contract administration under NEC contracts. The ideal candidate has significant experience in the water sector, strong commercial skills, and excellent stakeholder management abilities. This long-term role offers competitive salary, benefits, and progression potential.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Annual bonus

Clear progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor role.
• Background in water treatment, utilities, or major infrastructure projects.
• NEC contract experience (NEC3 and/or NEC4).

Responsibilities

• Commercial management of water infrastructure works throughout the project lifecycle.
• Administration of NEC contracts, including compensation events and change control.
• Cost forecasting, reporting, and commercial risk management.
• Procurement and management of subcontractors and supply chain partners.

Skills

Commercial management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Contract administration

Change management

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major AMP8 Water Infrastructure Project

A leading civil engineering and utilities contractor is currently delivering one of Thames Water’s largest and most high-profile AMP8 programmes. Due to continued growth across the framework, an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor is required to support the commercial delivery of this major water infrastructure project.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a long-term, complex AMP8 scheme with strong visibility, stability, and progression potential.

The Role

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will take responsibility for the commercial management of key work packages from pre-construction through to final account. Working closely with operational, design, and client teams, the role will involve cost control, procurement, contract administration, and change management under NEC forms of contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial management of water infrastructure works throughout the project lifecycle
• Administration of NEC contracts, including compensation events and change control
• Cost forecasting, reporting, and commercial risk management
• Procurement and management of subcontractors and supply chain partners

Supporting junior members of the commercial team

Building effective working relationships with Thames Water and project stakeholders

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a commercially focused Senior Quantity Surveyor with experience working within the water or utilities sector. A strong understanding of NEC contracts and the demands of large-scale, regulated infrastructure projects is essential.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor role
• Background in water treatment, utilities, or major infrastructure projects
• NEC contract experience (NEC3 and / or NEC4)
• Strong commercial and contractual capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

What’s on Offer

• Long-term position on a flagship Thames Water AMP8 project
• Competitive salary and benefits package including annual bonus
• Clear progression within a growing AMP8 framework

Security and continuity on a multi-year programme