Managing Quantity Surveyor

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in the UK is looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to oversee commercial aspects of rail construction projects. This role involves managing a team, ensuring cost efficiency, and providing accurate reporting. Candidates should have NEC3 experience and strong Excel skills, with a focus on maximizing value and minimizing costs. This permanent position offers competitive benefits including generous holiday entitlement and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working options

Family friendly policies

Mentoring programmes

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Experience managing the periodic monthly cycle including cost management and cash management.
• Strong understanding of process governance and control frameworks.
• Proven record of managing team deliverables under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control all commercial aspects of the project.
• Supervise, support, and develop a team of surveyors.
• Lead and manage the commercial performance of contracts.

Skills

NEC3 options A,B and C experience

Financial analysis

Expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel

Power BI reporting

Contract negotiation

Job description

Ref 78273 Vacancy title Managing Quantity Surveyor Function(s) Commercial Contract type Full time permanent Region London Location(s) Beckton Depot Morgan Sindall site offices Description

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location: London/Beckton Depot

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 looking for a motivated and ambitious Managing Quantity Surveyor with experience working with TfL as a client on rail construction projects to join our team on the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) Framework, supporting the delivery of a range of exciting schemes running until mid-2029.

Role Responsibilities

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

• NEC3 options A,B and C experience,
• Experience managing the periodic monthly cycle including client month end reporting, internal CVR, change management upstream and downstream, cost management, and cash management.
• Demonstrated ability to consolidate multi-scheme reports into clear, concise executive summaries.
• Proven record of managing team deliverables under tight deadlines to meet critical reporting milestones.
• Strong understanding of process governance and control frameworks ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Skilled in designing, producing, and standardising reporting templates and dashboards for scalable use.
• Proficient in conducting detailed financial analysis to assess cost efficiency and value generation.
• Capable of managing forecasts and providing analytical insights supporting strategic decision-making.
• Expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas such as SUMIF, SUMPRODUCT, IF/AND, and pivot tables.
• Experience in creating interactive reports and dashboards using Power BI is preferred.
• Strong understanding of contract structures with the ability to negotiate terms and conditions effectively.

What is 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 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.