South West
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The Project
The Metrowest scheme will reconnect Bristol and Portishead by rail, providing the capability to introduce an hourly (or better) passenger service between Bristol Temple Meads, Pill, and Portishead along the Portishead single line [ELR: POD].
The Scheme Includes
* A new station at Pill
* A new station at Portishead
* Track works extending from Ashton Gate Level Crossing (121m 18ch) to Portishead Station (129m 30ch)
Role Overview
We are seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of the Metrowest scheme.
You will be responsible for managing and controlling all commercial aspects of the project, ensuring accurate reporting, subcontract management, risk mitigation, and cost efficiency. You will supervise, support, and develop a team of surveyors, while providing guidance on commercial strategy and best practice.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the commercial performance of Target Cost contracts
* Provide accurate financial reporting on individual projects and across your remit
* Place and manage subcontracts in line with main contract requirements and company policies
* Monitor subcontractor and internal performance against programme and budget
* Ensure accurate and consistent forecasting and reporting across projects
* Implement and monitor commercial systems and procedures
* Advise surveyors on maximising value and minimising costs
* Lead on risk management and support project teams with commercial decision-making
* Manage, mentor, and develop a team of surveyors, setting and monitoring objectives
* Support training, development, and succession planning within your team
* Ensure compliance with Morgan Sindall standards, health and safety requirements, and industry best practice
Skills, Experience And Qualifications
We're looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor with significant experience in commercial management within the rail or civil engineering sector.
You Will Bring
* BSc or HND in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent commercial discipline)
* Preferably chartered status (CIOB or RICS)
* Relevant CSCS card
* Strong experience managing Target Cost contracts and subcontract procurement
* Proven ability to lead commercial teams and develop junior staff
* Comprehensive knowledge of the monthly measurement cycle and reporting processes
* Commercial awareness of supplier markets and contract commitments
* Strong leadership, communication, and risk management skills
* Experience working for a contracting organisation, ideally within rail or infrastructure
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)
* 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 Rail Business Unit
Millions of people rely on Britain's rail network to take them safely and efficiently across the country every day. Morgan Sindall helps this happen by providing renewed and enhanced rail infrastructure with the minimum of passenger disruption.
Our customers receive a multi-disciplined service covering electrification, power supply, tunnelling and a full range of civil engineering and building capabilities including structures, lineside infrastructure, and station enhancements. This is complemented by track and signalling works from our supply chain partners to provide a complete rail offering.
Our expertise is focused not only on effective delivery of projects within a railway environment, but also on minimising disruption for railway users through the adoption of innovative working practices and techniques. These include 'live launch' bridge construction, in which we can install bridges while allowing railways beneath to remain operational.
From landmark station refurbishment projects and platform extensions to tunnelling works and bridge launches, we have a track record of delivering rail projects that are helping to provide a rail network fit for the 21st century.
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.