England & Wales
Talented people are the key to our success. Would you like to work for an inclusive and collaborative company which is also one of the most successful within the UK infrastructure industry?
We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the GGP Core Service team across commercial, procurement, and finance activities. As the programme progresses into the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase, the role will transition to providing direct commercial support to GGP project delivery, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant contract administration.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a major long‑term programme that will shape the UK’s future energy infrastructure. Working as part of the Great Grid Partnership (GGP) with National Grid, you will join a collaborative and resolute team delivering a diverse portfolio of projects over the next decade.
Role Responsibilities
* Lead commercial delivery within a designated geographic area.
* Produce timely commercial reports, forecasts, and advice to support decision‑making.
* Manage subcontract procurement, administration, and final accounts.
* Support and guide junior commercial staff.
* Deliver against internal and external commercial performance targets.
* Build effective relationships with project stakeholders, including the client’s commercial team.
* Ensure accuracy and integrity of all commercial data and reporting.
* Identify and escalate commercial risks or issues to leadership.
* Ensure compliance with approved processes, procedures, and project plans.
* Contribute to continuous improvement of quantity surveying practices.
* Use finance systems such as COINS to support financial controls.
* Manage upstream and downstream change control processes.
* Oversee accurate cost reporting, forecasting, and risk management.
Skills, Experience And Qualifications
* BSc in Quantity Surveying (or an equivalent commercially related discipline), with progression toward professional membership such as RICS or CIOB.
* Experience using Contract Management Systems (e.g., CEMAR, Fast Draft).
* Supervisory or management experience within a project commercial team.
* Essential experience with NEC3 or NEC4 forms of contract.
* 5–10 years’ relevant commercial experience.
* Ability to manage a small team while reporting to a senior leader for strategic and management guidance.
* Strong commercial acumen with a delivery‑focused mindset.
* Experience within energy‑related environments.
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)
* 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 for 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, apply now.
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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