Lead Quantity Surveyor - Water Infrastructure Framework

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Newport; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Share save scheme

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor in Newport to lead and grow the commercial team on the Welsh Water Design & Build Framework. You will drive governance, reporting, and cost control across multiple call-off contracts with a focus on value and risk management.

You will oversee NEC3 contract administration, client reporting, and strategic commercial decisions, while developing others and ensuring compliance with company procedures and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience leading and managing commercial teams within construction, infrastructure, utilities, or engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial team, including direct line management of Senior Quantity Surveyors and support for wider commercial staff.
• Mentor, develop, and support team members through performance management, objective setting, and succession planning.
• Take overall responsibility for the commercial performance of all call-off contracts under the Framework Agreement.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial forecasting, reporting, and commercial control across all projects.
• Lead the monthly reporting process, including client reporting, internal CVRs, cash flow forecasting, change management, and cost management.
• Oversee subcontract administration, ensuring compliance with main contract requirements and company procedures.
• Monitor subcontractor and internal performance against programme, budget, and contractual obligations.
• Manage and administer NEC3 contracts, including Compensation Events, change management, commercial negotiations, and dispute resolution where required.
• Implement and continually improve commercial systems, processes, and reporting tools to drive consistency, efficiency, and best practice across the framework.
• Produce and review consolidated commercial reports and executive summaries for senior stakeholders.
• Lead commercial risk management activities, providing strategic advice and support to project teams to minimise cost and maximise value.

Skills

NEC3 contracts

Leadership

Excel expertise

Power BI

Monthly reporting

Contract negotiations

Governance & controls

COINS knowledge

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

COINS

Job description

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor in Newport to lead and grow the commercial team on the Welsh Water Design & Build Framework. You will drive governance, reporting, and cost control across multiple call-off contracts with a focus on value and risk management.

You will oversee NEC3 contract administration, client reporting, and strategic commercial decisions, while developing others and ensuring compliance with company procedures and safety standards.