Senior Quantity Surveyor

Alexander Associates Limited; Rickmansworth; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Associates Limited is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the growing commercial team supporting major water and infrastructure projects in Rickmansworth. The role offers flexible hybrid working and an opportunity to take ownership of the commercial performance across project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Working towards or holding chartered membership of a recognised professional institution.
• Experience in utilities, water, civil engineering, infrastructure or MEICA environments.
• Strong working 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 teams to monitor and control project costs.
• Build and maintain productive client relationships to meet project objectives.
• 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.

Skills

Cost control

Contract administration

Stakeholder management

Cost reporting

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Tools

NEC contracts

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.