Senior Quantity Surveyor

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK seeks a professional to provide commercial support to the project team. Responsibilities include subcontract management, oversight of junior staff, and ensuring compliance with contractual obligations. Candidates should possess supervisory experience and a relevant degree, preferably with chartered membership. The role comes with competitive benefits including flexible working and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Family friendly policies

Contributory pension scheme

Recognition scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Supervisory/management experience within a project commercial team.
• Knowledge and/or experience of the management of Subcontracts.
• Degree in a related subject or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Subcontract management and general project commercial actions.
• Management of junior project commercial staff.
• Engagement with project stakeholders including Client commercial team.

Skills

Supervisory/management experience

Knowledge of Subcontract management

Excellent knowledge of commercial aspects

Experience with Contract Management System

UK Nuclear industry clearance

Education

Degree in a related subject

Chartered membership (RICS or CIOB)

Tools

Contract Management System (CEMAR)

Job description

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure across six core sectors. From working on projects and long-term frameworks, we believe in connecting people, places, and communities through responsible infrastructure. Our people are our business. We leverage their expertise to design and deliver safe, resilient infrastructure through innovative solutions. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £3 billion.

Reporting to the commercial manager to provide commercial support and management to the project commercial team, ensuring that all aspects of project contract administration is undertaken in a timely and accurate manner.

Key responsibilities

• Subcontract management and general project commercial actions
• Management of junior project commercial staff
• Delivery and accountability for internal and external project commercial targets
• Engagement with project stakeholders including Client commercial team

Requirements

Accountabilities

• Ensure the accuracy of data communicated and reported to all stakeholders
• The highlighting of any current and potential issues to the commercial manager
• Maintain compliance with approved processes procedures and project executive plans
• The active contribution to continuous improvement of the functional quality and performance of Quantity Surveying
• To work in compliance with the Collaborative Management Plan

Qualifications and experience

• Supervisory/management experience within a project commercial team
• Knowledge and/or experience of the management of Subcontracts
• Degree in a related subject or equivalent experience
• Chartered member to a recognised organisation (RICS or CIOB) an advantage
• Excellent knowledge of commercial aspects of civil and infrastructure projects
• Experience of a Contract Management System (CEMAR etc)
• Capable of obtaining, or currently holds, UK Nuclear industry clearance (we will assist you through this process)
• Previous experience required, could manage a small team, whilst reporting into a more senior member for strategic and management guidance

What’s in it for you?

• Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance

We offer a share-save scheme, discounts like cycle-to-work and gym memberships, plus support services for colleagues and their families.

The application process

Click "Apply" to upload your CV, provide contact details, and answer a few role-specific questions. Once your application is reviewed, our Talent team will notify you of the outcome. If selected, you’ll be invited to either an in-person or virtual interview via Teams.

At Morgan Sindall, we are an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People company, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Morgan Sindall employs only those with the legal right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility is required during the recruitment process.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.