Quantity Surveyor in St Albans

Job Title

Quantity Surveyor

Location

Affinity Water Contract (Various Sites)

Company

United Infrastructure

Reporting To

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Role Purpose

The Quantity Surveyor will support the commercial delivery of water infrastructure projects under the Affinity Water contract, ensuring effective cost management, contract compliance, and value maximisation across schemes. The role involves working closely with operational teams to manage costs, mitigate risks, and drive commercial performance within a fast-paced utilities environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Management – Manage project costs from inception to final account. Prepare, submit and agree applications for payment in line with contract requirements. Monitor and control project budgets, forecasts and cost value reconciliations (CVR).
• Contract Administration – Administer contracts (typically NEC forms) ensuring compliance with terms and conditions. Identify, notify and manage compensation events/variations in accordance with contractual requirements. Support dispute resolution and commercial negotiations where required.
• Procurement & Supply Chain – Assist in procurement and management of subcontractors and suppliers. Prepare subcontract documentation, scopes of work and contractual agreements. Evaluate subcontractor performance and manage payments, variations and final accounts.
• Cost Control & Reporting – Track project performance against budget and identify risks and opportunities. Produce accurate monthly cost reports, forecasts and financial summaries. Contribute to financial planning and cash flow forecasting.
• Stakeholder Management – Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers and site teams. Liaise with Affinity Water representatives and other stakeholders. Build strong relationships to support successful project delivery.
• Risk & Compliance – Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure adherence to company governance, commercial procedures and industry regulations. Support audits and ensure documentation is maintained accurately.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor, ideally within utilities or water infrastructure.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 preferred).
• Strong understanding of cost management, forecasting and reporting.
• Experience working with frameworks or term service contracts (desirable).
• Commercial awareness with excellent negotiation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial systems.
• Degree qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Membership or working towards RICS/CICES (desirable).

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and solution-oriented approach.
• Team player with a collaborative attitude.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a long-term water framework.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Supportive and dynamic working environment.

Equal Opportunities Statement

At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.