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Senior Quantity Surveyor

United Kingdom, Bristol/Avonmouth/Taunton/Trowbridge · Job Posted January 03, 2026
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Senior Quantity Surveyor – from March 2026. Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is working with Wessex Water under the YTL Framework to deliver a range of water infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. These works are key to ensuring sustainable, high-quality services for communities across the region. Role Overview: 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.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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 we offer

  • 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

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