Senior Quantity Surveyor

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure; Inverness; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Inverness, Scotland, UK, Morgan Sindall Infrastructure are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Energy Business Unit and support a major SSEN transmission project. You will manage all commercial aspects from inception through to completion, ensuring robust cost control, forecasting, budgeting and value generation while collaborating with delivery teams and stakeholders.

We value extensive experience in construction and infrastructure, with procurement, contract administration and final

Qualifications

• Experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor role within construction/infrastructure sectors.
• Experience managing all commercial aspects from pre-construction to close-out.
• Strong cost management, forecasting, reporting, procurement and final accounts skills.
• Experience with standard forms of construction contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of construction and infrastructure projects from inception through to completion.
• Take ownership of the commercial management of a major transmission infrastructure project.
• Ensure effective cost management, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting across the project lifecycle.
• Administer and manage contracts and subcontract agreements in accordance with project requirements.
• Prepare, negotiate, and agree valuations, variations, change events, and final accounts.
• Monitor project performance and provide commercial guidance to support successful delivery.
• Identify, assess, and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support procurement activities, including tender evaluation and contract negotiations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and best commercial practice.
• Produce accurate commercial reports and forecasts for leadership teams.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution through contract management.
• Mentor and support junior team members.

Skills

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Cost control

Contract administration

Forecasting

Final accounts

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Inverness, Scotland, UK

Talented people are the key to our success.

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company that is recognised as one of the UK's leading infrastructure organisations?

We are seeking an ambitious and driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Energy Business Unit, supporting the commercial delivery of a major SSEN transmission project.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile infrastructure project, contributing to its successful delivery from early stage works through to full construction. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all commercial aspects of the project, working closely with project delivery teams to ensure robust cost control, commercial governance, and value generation.

The role is ideally suited to an experienced commercial professional with strong all-round quantity surveying expertise, who enjoys working on complex construction and infrastructure projects. Experience within the electricity transmission sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage all commercial aspects of construction and infrastructure projects from inception through to completion.
• Take ownership of the commercial management of a major transmission infrastructure project, ensuring the successful delivery of both initial works and future construction phases.
• Ensure effective cost management, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting across the project lifecycle.
• Administer and manage contracts and subcontract agreements in accordance with project requirements.
• Prepare, negotiate, and agree valuations, variations, change events, and final accounts.
• Monitor project performance and provide commercial guidance to support successful project delivery.
• Identify, assess, and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support procurement activities, including tender evaluation, subcontractor engagement, and contract negotiations.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, company procedures, and commercial best practice.
• Produce accurate and timely commercial reports and forecasts for project and business leadership teams.
• Support dispute avoidance and resolution through proactive contract management.
• Mentor and support junior members of the commercial team where appropriate.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications

• Experience performing a Senior Quantity Surveyor role within the construction, civil engineering, energy, or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven experience managing all commercial aspects of construction projects from pre-construction through to project close-out.
• Strong all-round commercial management skills, including cost control, contractual administration, forecasting, reporting, procurement, and final accounts.
• Experience delivering commercially successful outcomes on complex or high-value construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of cost management, contract administration, commercial reporting, and change management.
• Experience working with standard forms of construction contract.
• Commercially astute with excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider project team.
• Transmission sector experience is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to travel and work on site as required.
• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction Management, or a related discipline is desirable but not essential.

What is in it for you?

• Generous 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
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• We also provide the option to participate in our share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families, and more.

About The Energy Business Unit

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Inverness, Scotland, UK

Talented people are the key to our success.

Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company that is recognised as one of the UK's leading infrastructure organisations?

We are seeking an ambitious and driven Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Energy Business Unit, supporting the commercial delivery of a major SSEN transmission project.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a high-profile infrastructure project, contributing to its successful delivery from early stage works through to full construction. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all commercial aspects of the project, working closely with project delivery teams to ensure robust cost control, commercial governance, and value generation.

The role is ideally suited to an experienced commercial professional with strong all-round quantity surveying expertise, who enjoys working on complex construction and infrastructure projects. Experience within the electricity transmission sector would be advantageous but is not essential.

About The Energy Business Unit

We have extensive experience in upgrading and replacing energy networks, delivering asset management for major UK energy companies and network operators.

Our transmission and distribution services involve the upgrading and replacement of electricity assets both above and below ground. Within the electricity sector we install and maintain assets, including excavation, laying, and jointing of cables, (fluid filled and XLPe), substations and overhead line, new build, repair, and refurbishment services.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team where you will have the opportunity to progress in your career. We are looking for people who share our passion on delivering great customer service whilst also being able to work within an enjoyable and hardworking team environment. Talented people are the key to our success, so if this sounds like you.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company.

Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.