Senior Quantity Surveyor

Alexander Associates; Rickmansworth; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Associates in Rickmansworth, London (Hybrid) is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial performance on major water and infrastructure projects. You will oversee cost management, contracts, and payments, build client relationships, mentor junior team members, and drive continuous improvement in commercial processes.

Strong NEC contracts experience and chartered status preferred; degree in Quantity Surveying required.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Working towards or holding chartered membership of a recognised institution.
• Experience in utilities, water, civil engineering, infrastructure or MEICA.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial responsibility for assigned projects and work packages.
• Monitor and control project costs with design, construction and supply chain teams.
• Build and maintain productive client relationships to ensure objectives.
• Manage contracts including notices and correspondence.
• Prepare and issue subcontract documentation and manage payments, valuations, and final accounts.
• Produce cost reports, budgets and forecasts and provide commercial updates.
• Mentor junior members of the commercial team and drive improvements.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Contract administration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

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