Senior Quantity Surveyor
Berkshire
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support our delivery on the AWE Framework in Berkshire.
This is a key commercial leadership role, responsible for providing expert commercial guidance and ensuring successful delivery across a complex and high-profile programme. You will lead on cost management, contract administration, and supply chain engagement, working closely with operational teams to achieve commercial, programme, and quality objectives.
The role offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where you will influence performance, support strategic decision-making, and contribute to the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects.
Role & Responsibilities
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:
- 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 change 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
Qualifications, Skills & Attributes
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree (BSc or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline
- Working towards or holding professional membership (e.g., RICS, CIOB)
- CSCS card (relevant level)
- Strong commercial and contractual knowledge across a range of contract forms
- Proven experience in managing commercial activities on large-scale infrastructure or construction projects
- Experience managing and developing commercial teams
- Knowledge of current construction legislation and industry practice
Skills & Attributes
- Strong commercial awareness with a proactive and results-driven approach
- Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to analyse complex data and make informed decisions
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Collaborative team player who promotes a positive working environment
- Ability to lead, mentor, and develop others
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We want everyone to feel they belong and can thrive.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences — including those returning to work, seeking flexible arrangements, or transferring skills from adjacent project controls roles.
If you require adjustments during the recruitment process or need this information in a more accessible format, just let us know. We are committed to ensuring equitable opportunities for every applicant.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a supportive planning and engineering community that values:
✅ Inclusion, respect and collaboration
✅ Professional development and progression
✅ Knowledge sharing and learning
✅ Opportunities to shape how projects are planned and delivered
✅ A culture of continuous improvement
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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.
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