Graduate Quantity Surveyor

JN Bentley; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Discounts for retailers and gyms

Flexible pension contributions

Early Career Professionals network

Internal Development Scheme

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley, supported by Mott MacDonald, is recruiting a Quantity Surveyor to support the United Utilities framework. You will work with sub-contractors and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget from our Manchester base.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering, a valid driving licence, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach. Travel across the UU region will be necessary to fulfil contract obligations and ensure value and safety

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering or related field.
• Valid driving licence.
• Keen eye for detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with sub-contractors, ensuring project needs are met.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders while minimising costs to maximise value.
• Keep proper records, including final accounts, for audits and cost assurance.
• Develop contract management skills and understand NEC change control.
• Promote quality, cost and efficiency, assisting with safety documentation and commissioning plans.

Skills

Driving licence

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive learner

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

This role is working for our United Utilities framework, so travel around their region is required.

What You’ll Do

• Work closely with sub-contractors, while ensuring that the needs of a project are met
• Effectively manage relationships with various stakeholders, while minimising costs to maximise the value received
• Ensure that proper records, including final accounts, are kept and maintained so financial information for audits and cost assurance is readily available.
• Develop contract management skills, understanding the New Engineering Contract (NEC) contract and how change control works.
• Promote our quality, cost, and efficiency strategy to ensure everyone is minimising costs and maximising value and assist with maintaining our world class safety culture – through the production of critical designs, health and safety documentation, O&M manuals and commissioning plans

What You’ll Need

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering or related field
• Valid driving licence
• Keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy in all tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn.

What You’ll Get

• 26 days annual leave plus the option to purchase additional days
• Health cash plan to help manage everyday medical costs
• Exclusive high street discounts across retailers and gyms
• Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee 10% employer
• Access to our Early Career Professionals network
• Internal Development Scheme to support and guide you through your journey to becoming Chartered
• Tools and resources to support your physical,mental and financial wellbeing

Here, you’ll build a career with purpose—on projects that make a real difference. And you’ll be part of a team that invests in your future. This role is to start Summer 2027.