Alexander Associates
Senior Quantity Surveyor
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.
Location: London
Sector: Water Infrastructure / Utilities
Project: £400 Million Flagship Water Infrastructure project
Our client, a leading International Tier 1 Contractor, is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major water infrastructure project in London. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key commercial role on a high-profile clean water programme, taking responsibility for the commercial management of a significant pumping station and associated works package. Working closely with project leadership, engineering teams, subcontractors and client stakeholders, you will help ensure successful project delivery through strong commercial governance, cost control and contract management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all quantity surveying and commercial activities for designated project work packages.
- Administer NEC contracts and subcontract agreements, including early warnings, compensation events, change management and payment processes.
- Manage procurement activities from tender preparation and bid evaluation through to subcontract award.
- Prepare and maintain accurate cost reports, forecasts, cash flow projections and commercial performance metrics.
- Proactively manage project change, ensuring entitlement, valuation and supporting records are identified and agreed in a timely manner.
- Support value engineering initiatives while maintaining project quality, safety and operational requirements.
- Manage subcontractor accounts, including valuations, variations, payments and final accounts.
- Work closely with planning and project controls teams to assess programme impacts and commercial risks.
- Provide commercial advice and support to project and senior leadership teams.
- Maintain robust commercial records and governance processes.
- Support the development of junior commercial team members and contribute to a collaborative project culture.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Requirements
- Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- Significant experience in commercial management within major infrastructure, utilities, civil engineering or process engineering projects.
- Strong NEC contract administration experience, including compensation events and change control.
- Proven experience in estimating, procurement, cost planning, forecasting, valuations and final account management.
- Experience supporting projects through design, construction and commissioning phases.
- Strong Commercial Acumen, Negotiation Skills And Stakeholder Management Abilities.
- Knowledge of UK construction legislation and CDM requirements.
- Full UK driving licence.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading International Tier 1 Contractor and contribute to the successful delivery of a major water infrastructure project in London. If you are an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to take the next step in your career and work on a high-profile infrastructure programme, we would love to hear from you. Apply now for a confidential discussion.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location