Senior Infrastructure Quantity Surveyor — Lead Commercial

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Knowledge sharing

Culture of continuous improvement

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activity on major infrastructure projects in Berkshire. You will oversee cost control, reporting and subcontract management, while guiding a team to deliver programme and quality outcomes.

Your role requires strong technical knowledge, professional membership, and the ability to collaborate with delivery teams to maximise value and ensure governance compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related commercial discipline required.
• Professional membership such as RICS or CIOB desirable.
• CSCS card at the relevant level.
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge across contract forms.
• Experience managing commercial activities on large infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing and developing commercial teams.
• Knowledge of current construction legislation and industry practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of projects, ensuring cost, value and profitability targets are achieved
• Prepare accurate and timely commercial reports, forecasts and cost/value reconciliations
• Manage subcontractor accounts including procurement, payments, variations and final accounts
• Ensure timely submission of payment applications and fair administration of subcontract payments
• Identify, price and manage variations and changes in line with contractual requirements
• Provide commercial support and advice to operational teams to maximise value recovery
• Build strong working relationships with delivery teams and stakeholders to support programme success
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures and governance requirements
• Oversee and develop junior commercial staff, providing mentoring and performance support
• Support health, safety and environmental objectives across all commercial activities
• Contribute to planning, reporting and performance analysis, including cost forecasting and KPI tracking

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Communication

Organisation

Mentoring

Attention to detail

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying

RICS/CIOB membership

CSCS card

Job description

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activity on major infrastructure projects in Berkshire. You will oversee cost control, reporting and subcontract management, while guiding a team to deliver programme and quality outcomes.

Your role requires strong technical knowledge, professional membership, and the ability to collaborate with delivery teams to maximise value and ensure governance compliance.