Description
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Rail Systems
Location: Beckton, London / Hybrid
Our Story
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has grown organically, using our engineering expertise and long-term relationships to deliver safe, innovative and responsible infrastructure for public and private sector customers, with ambitions to continue this growth across a range of sectors.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) to join our dynamic Rail team delivering a complex systems subcontract package at Beckton Depot.
About the Role
This role will see you take a lead commercial position on the administration of a multifaceted subcontract package. The scope of works includes:
* Groundworks and ancillary civils
* Permanent Way (P-Way) installation
* Signalling systems
* Traction power infrastructure
* Operational Track Crossings (OTC)
* Design and assurance within the subcontractor’s scope
* Possession management for both subcontractor and contractor works
Key Responsibilities
* Administering NEC contracts (Options A, B, and C)
* Managing change control processes both upstream and downstream
* Collaborating with project delivery teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved
* Ensuring accurate and timely cost reporting, forecasting, and risk management
* Supporting procurement, subcontractor engagement, and final account resolution
About You
* We’re seeking a commercially astute and delivery-focused individual with:
* Proven experience in administering NEC contracts (Options A, B & C Preferred)
* A strong background in rail systems or multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects
* Excellent knowledge of change management and contract administration
* Strong stakeholder management skills across both client and supply chain
* Chartership with RICS or ICES (or working towards) is highly desirable
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 a full range of civil engineering and building capabilities including a multitude of structures, earthworks and station enhancements. We have a small but growing long standing electrification team, capable of delivering complex isolations and small-scale OLE improvements. This is complemented by track and signalling expertise 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. We pride ourselves on delivering safely and driving sustainable solutions, leading the way for our customers, alongside a passion for Social Value through project construction and leaving a positive legacy in the areas we work in, long after our projects complete.
From landmark station enhancement projects and platform extensions, a portfolio of Access for All schemes, to tunnelling works and bridge launches, we have a track record of delivering projects in and around rail corridors that are helping to provide a rail network fit for the 21st century.