Overview
Senior Quantity Surveyor – from March 2026. Location options include Bristol / Trowbridge / Avonmouth / Taunton. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is working with Wessex Water under the YTL Framework to deliver a range of water infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects to ensure sustainable, high-quality services for communities across the region.
Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial leadership and expertise within a geographically focused team. You will take responsibility for ensuring accurate and timely commercial reporting, subcontract management, and value recovery, while supporting delivery teams to achieve contract targets for cost, quality, and time. This role also involves mentoring and supporting junior staff, driving compliance with company processes, and working closely with operational teams to build strong customer relationships and deliver commercial success.
* Provide commercial leadership and expertise to ensure contracts achieve profitability targets
* Deliver accurate and timely commercial reports and forecasts
* Ensure contract, cost, quality, and time objectives are met
* Manage main contract payment applications and ensure fair, timely subcontractor payments
* Supervise, mentor, and develop subordinate staff, supporting professional development and welfare
* Build strong working relationships with delivery managers and operations teams
* Ensure compliance with company commercial processes and procedures
* Manage subcontract accounts, including procurement, variations, payments, and final accounts
* Identify, measure, and price variations in line with change control processes
* Accurately measure works to maximise value recovery
* Maintain accuracy of commercial data within project management systems
* Monitor and support cost reporting, material buying, and plant spend tracking
* Provide commercial input into performance data and KPI reporting
* Support the overall project team in health, safety, and environmental responsibilities
Skills, Experience and Qualifications
You will be an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial management skills and a solid understanding of construction practices.
* Ability to work collaboratively within a business unit or project team
* Strong management skills with the ability to motivate colleagues and self
* Good operational planning and time management, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
* Knowledge of construction industry practices, contracts, and standards
* Proven ability to ensure compliance and achieve high-quality project delivery
* Strong commercial acumen and ability to deliver accurate reporting and forecasting
What’s in it for you?
Below is a selection of benefits that are available to you at Morgan Sindall Infrastructure.
* 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)
* 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
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.
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