Senior Quantity Surveyor

About

The Role
Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?
At M Group Highways, we're supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK.
We don't just build roads and bridges- we're building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work.
You'll be joining our  Civils projects team  - We deliver specialist civil engineering for the private and public sectors across the UK, building strong relationships based on a collaborative approach.
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll manage the day-to-day commercial activity across your contracts, making sure valuations, cost reporting and contract processes are accurate, timely and compliant. You'll work closely with operational, finance and procurement teams to manage risk, protect margin and keep commercial information clear and reliable. You'll also support less experienced colleagues, helping maintain consistent standards across the team.
Want to come and be a part of it?
What will you be doing?
The tasks and responsibilities you'll take on.
Pre-contract – You'll support the commercial setup of projects. You'll:  Support tender activity and supplier engagement
Work with Procurement to define work packages and contract terms
Support tender evaluation and contract award processes
Valuation and change management – You'll manage valuations and contract administration in line with requirements. You'll:
Produce accurate, contract-compliant valuations and applications
Check and assure the quality of valuations completed by others
Monitor certifications, payments and cash receipts
Address non-compliance and manage rejections or disputes
Maintain contract administration processes, including notices and correspondence
Review valuations regularly and support junior colleagues to improve
Supply chain and cost management – You'll support effective control of cost and value. You'll:
Validate cost data from finance systems
Maintain accurate accruals and support margin performance
Build working relationships with supply chain partners and resolve issues early
Manage subcontract administration, including onboarding, notices and accounts
Support cost management planning across projects
Cost and financial management – You'll help ensure reporting is accurate and aligned. You'll:
Check cost data, including actuals, accruals and liabilities
Make sure reporting is completed to the required standard
Maintain cost management plans in line with Group requirements
Support risk and opportunity assessments
Record keeping – You'll keep commercial records accurate and up to date. You'll:
Maintain registers for valuations, payments, notices and correspondence
Ensure site records, diaries and returns are complete
Maintain subcontract documentation and supporting records
Keep risk and opportunity registers updated
Contract performance reporting – You'll support clear and reliable performance reporting. You'll:
Produce cashflow, WIP and cost/value forecasts
Support pipeline and revenue forecasting
Check that reporting is complete and meets required standards
Prepare and present weekly and monthly CVRs
Share insight on risks, opportunities and performance trends
Work with clients and internal teams to validate SLA and KPI performance
Your responsibilities as a people manager:
What we expect of you - You help the team work well day-to-day, giving clear direction and…