Senior Quantity Surveyor
Job in
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-21
Listing for:
Alexander Associates Limited
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-21
Job specializations:
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Construction
Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering, Procurement / Purchasing -
Engineering
Quantity Surveyor, Civil Engineering, Procurement / Purchasing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water AMP8
Location: Peterborough (Flexible Hybrid Working)
An established infrastructure and engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Commercial team. Reporting to the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial management of major water infrastructure projects, ensuring costs are controlled, value is maximised, risks are managed, and contractual obligations are met.
Key Responsibilities- Manage the commercial and cost aspects of project work packages.
- Produce and maintain accurate cost plans, forecasts, and financial reports.
- Support estimating activities, ensuring risks and opportunities are appropriately considered.
- Administer subcontract agreements, payments, change control, and contractual compliance.
- Work closely with procurement teams to implement effective procurement strategies.
- Collaborate with project delivery and site teams to drive commercial performance and efficiencies.
- Monitor costs against budgets and forecasts, identifying and resolving variances.
- Support risk management and mitigation activities across projects.
- Administer NEC contracts, including notices, early warnings, and compensation events.
- Maintain accurate commercial records to support governance, audits, and cost assurance.
- Build strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and supply chain partners.
- Support and mentor junior commercial team members where appropriate.
- Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or in a similar commercial role within infrastructure, utilities, civil engineering, or construction.
- Water and wastewater sector experience.
- Strong knowledge and practical experience of NEC contracts.
- Experience managing complex cost reporting and Cost Breakdown Structures CBS.
- Strong commercial skills including cost control, forecasting, subcontract management, and change management.
- Proven ability to deliver projects to budget, programme, and quality requirements.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Relevant CSCS Card.
- Degree (or equivalent)
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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