Senior Quantity Surveyor

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Annual bonus scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Car scheme

Job summary

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a £100m+ pipework installation package on a major nuclear project in Cumbria. You will lead commercial management, contract administration, change control, reporting and KPI delivery within an integrated project team, ensuring strong governance and effective cost control.

Applicants should have NEC contract experience, a background in major projects (ideally with M&E knowledge), and at least five years of

Qualifications

• Experience administering NEC contracts within major projects or frameworks.
• Knowledge of company, project and contract management systems (COINS, CEMAR).
• Experience managing quantity surveyors on a large contract.
• Working towards professional membership of RICS/CIOB.
• CSCS compliance.

Responsibilities

• Administration of high value NEC subcontracts and contract communications within timescales.
• Prepare cost and value reports and manage subcontract accounts including variations and final accounts.
• Lead commercial governance, change control, reporting, and KPI delivery.
• Engage with project delivery team to support Earned Value reporting.

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying (or other equivalent commercially related discipline)

Tools

COINS

CEMAR

Job description

Location: Cumbria

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure

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.

Job Description

Responsible for the day-to-day commercial management of a £100m+ pipework installation package on a major nuclear project, reporting to the Senior Commercial Manager and managing Assistant Quantity Surveyors. Working within an integrated project team, you will lead commercial management, contract administration, change control, reporting, cash management, stakeholder engagement, and KPI delivery, ensuring strong commercial governance throughout the project lifecycle. Candidates should have NEC contract experience, a background in major projects, ideally with M&E knowledge, and at least five years\' relevant commercial experience. Experience with contract management systems is essential, with CEAMR and COINS knowledge desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Administration of a high value, complex subcontracts to NEC terms and conditions
• Ensuring that all contract communications are managed within specified timescales and in accordance with the contract
• Ensure that all reporting is fully uinderpinned, appropriately presented and completed to agreed timescales
• Understand project and programme contract, cost, quality and time targets and strive to delvier in accordance with those targets
• Ensure prompt and regular submission of main contract payment applications and ensure that subcontractor payments are dealt with fairly and in accordance with subcontract terms
• Supervise, mentor and encourage all subordinate staff in their personal professional development including PDP, welfare, safety competency and disciplinary matters
• Build a strong working relationship with the project delivery team to ensure a proactive, collaborative approach to project delivery and contract administration is maintained.
• Maintain and coordinate all commercial reports required for the successful commercial management of the contract
• Ensure compliance with the business delaps and contract process maps
• Preparation of cost and value reports
• Management of subcontract accounts including interrogation, procurement, payments, variations and final accounts
• Preparation of all subcontracts to meet the company standards
• Ensures all subcontractor commercial issues are resolved and payments are timely and correct
• Assessment of Subcontract variations
• Value for money reporting via productivity reporting
• Provide key information across the contract team
• Liaise with project cost controls to support Earned Vale reporting

Requirements

• BSc in Quantity Surveying (or other equivalent commercially related discipline)
• CSCS compliance
• Working towards professional membership of an appropriate organisation (for example, RICS/CIOB)
• Knowledge and experience of company, project and contract management systems (e.g. COINS, CEMAR, etc. )
• Experience administering NEC contracts within major projects or frameworks
• Experience with a Client or Main Contractor
• A working knowledge of current legislation
• Proven experience of managing quantity surveyors on a large contract
• Negotiation and settlement of disputes and accounts relating both to customers and suppliers
• People management experience, such as managing performance, development and disciplinary procedures
• Experience administering cost reimbursable contracts with KPI’s
• Experience undertaking Defined Cost audits
• Experience working within an integrated team made up of staff from different employing entities
• Good management skills, with the ability to motivate self and colleagues to achieve high standards of compliance
• Ability to ensure standards and specifications are met
• Ability to integrate with a wider team and engage collaboratively and proactively with all areas of the project

What\'s in it for you?

• Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus 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 equal opportunities statement is included below as written by the employer.

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.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Cumbria

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure

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.

Requirements

• BSc in Quantity Surveying (or other equivalent commercially related discipline)
• CSCS compliance
• Working towards professional membership of an appropriate organisation (for example, RICS/CIOB)
• Knowledge and experience of company, project and contract management systems (e.g. COINS, CEMAR, etc. )
• Experience administering NEC contracts within major projects or frameworks
• Experience with a Client or Main Contractor
• A working knowledge of current legislation
• Proven experience of managing quantity surveyors on a large contract
• Negotiation and settlement of disputes and accounts relating both to customers and suppliers
• People management experience, such as managing performance, development and disciplinary procedures
• Experience administering cost reimbursable contracts with KPI’s
• Experience undertaking Defined Cost audits
• Experience working within an integrated team made up of staff from different employing entities
• Good management skills, with the ability to motivate self and colleagues to achieve high standards of compliance
• Ability to ensure standards and specifications are met
• Ability to integrate with a wider team and engage collaboratively and proactively with all areas of the project

What\'s in it for you?

• Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus 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.