Morgan Sindall Infrastructure
Quantity Surveyor
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Motherwell
Talented people are the key to our success.
We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Energy team on the Scottish Power Framework, supporting both our CMN3 (Galashiels to the England–Scotland border) and Harburn substation projects.
You will support the commercial management across these major programmes, assisting with the oversight of our external design partner, contributing to pricing for future stages, and leading on the management of substantial subcontract packages. This role offers an excellent opportunity to play a key part in shaping significant energy infrastructure projects while supporting the long-term successful delivery of a strategic framework.
Role Responsibilities
- Support change management activities and delivery of NEC4 contractor obligations.
- Manage large and multiple subcontract packages from early involvement through delivery.
- Oversee the design subcontractor and function as first point of contact for subcontractors and on-site labour.
- Provide commercial interface support, working with the commercial lead to ensure successful delivery.
- Produce accurate commercial reports and offer informed advice to achieve commercial targets.
- Lead subcontract procurement, administration, and final account resolution.
- Contribute to internal and external commercial performance targets.
- Maintain accurate and timely communication of commercial and project data.
- Identify and escalate emerging risks or issues to project leadership.
- Ensure compliance with approved processes, procedures, and project execution plans.
- Drive continuous improvement in Quantity Surveying performance and outputs.
- Use, or develop skills in, finance systems such as COINS.
- Manage upstream and downstream change control.
- Support accurate cost reporting, forecasting, and risk management.
- Work flexibly across office, home, and site locations, with some travel as required.
Skills, Experience And Qualifications
- BSc in Quantity Surveying or a commercially related discipline, with intent to work toward professional membership (e.g., RICS or CIOB).
- NEC4 experience essential; NEC4 PM Accreditation highly desirable.
- Experience working within a project commercial team or operating independently.
- Experience using contract management systems such as CEMAR or FastDraft.
- Civil engineering experience with NEC Option C awareness.
- Previous experience on large projects desirable (experience with a Tier 1 contractor considered an advantage).
- Civils or highways experience highly desirable, energy experience beneficial but not essential.
- Strong experience in managing or supporting the management of subcontractors (including smaller packages).
- Industry experience, working under strategic and management guidance.
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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 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 on 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.
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Quantity Surveyor
Motherwell
Talented people are the key to our success.
We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Energy team on the Scottish Power Framework, supporting both our CMN3 (Galashiels to the England–Scotland border) and Harburn substation projects.
You will support the commercial management across these major programmes, assisting with the oversight of our external design partner, contributing to pricing for future stages, and leading on the management of substantial subcontract packages. This role offers an excellent opportunity to play a key part in shaping significant energy infrastructure projects while supporting the long-term successful delivery of a strategic framework.
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 on 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 unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.
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