Senior Quantity Surveyor

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; Butterwick; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead a geographically focused team. The candidate will manage subcontract accounts, provide commercial reports, and ensure adherence to cost and quality targets. Responsibilities include mentoring junior members and managing contract compliance. Required qualifications include a BSc in Quantity Surveying and strong commercial acumen, with experience in large contracts. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, including flexible working options and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible and hybrid working options

Private Medical Insurance

Contributory pension plan

Employee assistance and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience managing quantity surveyors on large contracts.
• Familiarity with commercial systems.
• Mentoring and developing junior team members is essential.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of commercial reporting and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with contract and company processes.
• Manage subcontract accounts and payments.

Skills

Strong commercial and contractual knowledge

Skilled in negotiation

Excellent planning and time management

Ability to lead and motivate a team

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Working towards professional membership (RICS/CIOB)

Tools

COINS

Sphere

Job description

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take the commercial lead for a geographically focused team. You'll provide accurate and timely commercial reports, manage subcontract accounts, and ensure the contract meets cost, quality, and time targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of commercial reporting and forecasting
• Ensure compliance with contract and company processes
• Prepare and submit main contract payment applications
• Manage subcontract accounts, including procurement, payments, variations, and final accounts
• Identify and price variations in line with change control processes
• Mentor and develop junior team members
• Build strong relationships with delivery managers and stakeholders
• Support health, safety, and environmental standards across the team

Qualifications

• BSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent commercial discipline
• Working towards professional membership (RICS/CIOB)
• Strong commercial and contractual knowledge across various forms of contract
• Experience managing quantity surveyors on large contracts
• Skilled in negotiation and dispute resolution
• Familiarity with commercial systems (e.g., COINS, Sphere)
• Excellent planning and time management skills
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team

Company Overview

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK's most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors. We connect people, places, and communities through responsible infrastructure. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, leveraging their expertise to design and deliver safe, resilient solutions.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £3 billion.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement (with the option to buy up to 5 extra days)
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Family-friendly policies and a genuine focus on work‑life balance
• Private Medical Insurance and car scheme
• Contributory pension plan
• Share‑save scheme and discounts (including cycle‑to‑work and gym memberships)
• Recognition and long‑service awards
• Continuous learning and development, including mentoring programmes
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support for you and your family