Quantity Surveyor

London Source: WhatJobs

£60,000–£85,000

Overview

Quantity Surveyor – Major Water Infrastructure Project

Location: North London (Hybrid)

Contract: Permanent, full-time

This range is provided by Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Take your commercial expertise to the heart of one of the UK’s most ambitious water infrastructure programmes. This is a rare opportunity to join the commercial team delivering a high-profile, multi-year project that will strengthen water resilience and improve environmental outcomes across the Thames Valley.

You’ll be part of a collaborative delivery environment, working on a complex, high-value scheme from early works through to completion, with direct visibility across senior decision-making and project governance.

Responsibilities

Manage all commercial aspects of a major water infrastructure project, ensuring alignment with contractual and financial objectives.
Oversee cost management, change control, valuations, and payment applications in line with NEC3/4 requirements.
Prepare and present accurate financial reports, forecasts, and risk assessments to senior stakeholders.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and planners to ensure commercial decisions are informed by programme and delivery realities.
Lead negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers to optimise value and manage risk.
Champion best practice in commercial governance, ensuring transparency and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

About You

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor (or similar) on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts, ideally within the water, utilities, civils, or related sectors.
Skilled in cost forecasting, budget management, and commercial reporting.
Confident communicator, able to engage effectively with senior stakeholders, clients, and supply chain partners.
Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Comfortable working in a hybrid environment, balancing site presence with office-based tasks.

What’s in it for you?

Play a pivotal role in delivering one of the UK’s most significant water infrastructure schemes.
Join a high-performing commercial team with a strong pipeline of future projects.
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Hybrid working (2–3 days on site or in the project office).
Career progression opportunities into senior commercial or programme leadership roles.

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where your expertise will directly influence the success of a nationally significant project, we’d love to hear from you.

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