Managing Quantity Surveyor

About Us

Here at Morrison Water Services, our mission is to be the leading service provider in the Water and Waste Water Infrastructure sectors in the UK. We are known for our commitment to integrity and safety, with a culture that values the well-being and diversity of our people. Our aim is to invest in our workforce through our training academy and implement initiatives that prioritise health and well-being to support our business growth plans.

About The Role

Morrison Water Services is recruiting for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to work on our Storm Overflow Alliance with Yorkshire Water in Birstall.

As the Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be part of the Commercial Team and will be responsible for the planning, control, management and effective administration of the commercial and financial aspects of the Storm Overflow Alliance with Yorkshire Water

As the Managing Quantity Surveyor your duties and responsibilities will be:

• Lead the commercial function for MWS within the Storm Overflow Alliance, reporting directly to the Alliance Commercial Lead. Providing accurate commercial reporting for all MWS projects / deliverables within the Storm Overflow Alliance.
• Prepare Internal Monthly Cost Value Reports and Margin Analysis
• Manage, assist and advise the on commercial influences around Cost and Value reporting and changes required to ensure profit targets are met
• Ensure cash is received on time and aligned to forecast targets
• WIP management, ensuring kept at optimum level for the contract
• Oversee the procurement and management of sub-contractor applications and payments and other suppliers
• Management of the Early Warning and Compensation Event process
• Cash flow and aged debt reporting
• Lead, support and encourage the commercial staff with their duties (training, mentoring and appraisal)
  
  

The Key Requirements

• Preferably degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, RICS level or seeking to become
• Experience in the water and waste industry is essential
• A commercially and contractually astute individual that takes ownership of teams and business unit performance
• Proactive and ready to take action pre-emptively to manage risk and opportunity
• Good eye for detail and challenging to build target costs
• Results driven, capable of working on own initiative and just as importantly supporting the wider team
• A strong leader to build a team who are motivated, supported, driven and effective
• Ability to learn and master client specific software
• Ability to deal with large amounts of data accurately and efficiently
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Matched Pension Scheme
• Company Car or Car allowance
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
• Fuel Card
• Remote/Hybrid Working
• Private Health Care and Health care Cash plan
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policy
• 25 days' annual leave plus 8 days' bank holiday
  
  

We passionately care about our peoples' wellbeing, we have specific benefits geared towards supporting you inside and outside of the workplace, you’ll have;

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance
• Opportunities to progress in a successful multifaceted company
• Access to My Rewards which provides fantastic reductions on 1000’s of purchases including Mobile Phone, Utility bill & top retail brand discounts.
  
  

Our Vision

At Morrison Water Services, we're proud of our positive culture and commitment to safety. We believe in delivering a high performing, sustainable workforce that supports our clients effectively. People stay with our business because of the opportunities for growth and development, our inclusive culture, and our dedication to providing a safe and supportive work environment.

This is an opportunity for individuals who are looking to join an organisation that values integrity, safety, and diversity. For this role, we are seeking individuals who are committed to supporting our long-term goals and who embrace change and promote diversity. We believe that listening to our people, providing feedback, and keeping them informed about the direction of the business is essential to our continued success.

The Next Step...

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M Group Services delivers a range of essential infrastructure services within the water, energy, transport and telecommunications sectors in the UK & Ireland. We have built and maintained relationships with our clients over a number of years and have a strong culture that continuously focuses on safety, operational delivery, efficiency and customer service. We are committed to profitable growth both organically and through acquisitions. M Group Services, a trusted employer to over 10,000 skilled specialists working from 240 locations, operates a divisional structure aligned with its end markets.

At M Group Services we recognise and value the benefits from our workforce diversity. We work hard to build and maintain inclusive environments and develop a culture where our people feel included and valued.