Morgan Sindall Infrastructure
Quantity Surveyor (Rail - Tackley)
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Quantity Surveyor
Oxford
Talented people are the key to our success.
Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is looking for a driven and ambitious Quantity Surveyor to join our Rail team, supporting the delivery of a multi-disciplinary Network Rail project in Oxford.
This is an excellent opportunity for a QS who wants genuine project ownership and exposure to all aspects of commercial management. Working alongside an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor and Framework Commercial Manager, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day commercial management of the project, whilst developing the skills and experience needed to progress into a lead commercial role.
With construction now underway, you'll be joining a live project that encompasses civils, piling, groundworks, structural steelwork, lifts and M&E works, providing excellent all-round project experience.
What will you be doing?
As Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a key role in managing the commercial performance of the scheme and supporting successful project delivery.
Responsibilities will include:
- Day-to-day commercial management of the project.
- Administration and management of an NEC Option C contract with Network Rail.
- Managing subcontract procurement activities and package awards.
- Commercial management of subcontractors operating under NEC Options A, E and bespoke forms of contract.
- Preparing, managing and reviewing client applications and valuations.
- Managing change control, compensation events and upstream change management.
- Supporting project forecasting, cost reporting and internal commercial reporting.
- Reviewing subcontractor accounts, payments and final accounts.
- Working closely with operational teams to maximise commercial opportunities and manage risk.
- Building strong relationships with Network Rail and key supply chain partners.
- Supporting project close out and final account agreement.
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About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, building relationships and developing their commercial expertise within a collaborative project environment.
Essential:
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, whether through a university route or apprenticeship pathway.
- Experience working within a Quantity Surveyor role on construction or infrastructure projects.
- Understanding and practical experience of NEC contracts.
- Strong commercial awareness and cost management skills.
- Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities.
Desirable:
- Experience working within Rail or Highways environments.
- Previous experience working with public sector clients.
- Experience working with Network Rail, TfL or similar infrastructure clients.
- Exposure to station projects or rail infrastructure works.
- Experience managing groundworks, civils, M&E or structural steel packages.
- Experience working for a Tier 1 contractor or on large Tier 2 frameworks is desirable.
- Exposure to commercial systems such as COINS or CEMAR.
- Working towards or interested in pursuing RICS accreditation.
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.
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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.
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