Graduate Quantity Surveyor - SPA

JN Bentley; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training program

Professional accreditation support

Real project experience

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is recruiting a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join the Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) project in East Anglia. You will provide commercial support to delivery management and on-site teams, gaining hands-on experience on a major potable water transfer project from day one.

The role offers structured training, opportunities to pursue professional accreditations, and real project exposure in a high-demand infrastructure environment.

Qualifications

• 2:2 degree or above in a related subject (engineering, management, cost discipline).
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
• A proactive, detail-driven approach and a willingness to learn.
• Full UK driving licence (or working towards it).

Responsibilities

• Assist the team to ensure robust estimates are provided that align to scope and make allowance for risks and opportunities including any necessary analysis, transfer of data to the procurement system and Cost Base.
• Work closely with the Lead Quantity Surveyor, Procurement team, Construction Manager and Project Manager to develop and monitor procurement strategy.
• Work closely with the site team, attending site regularly to ensure they are aware of and can manage the allowances and outputs, provide robust challenge to achieve outperformance, communicate change control and escalate when necessary.
• Assist the Quantity Surveyor to produce accurate live forecasting, taking into account the programme and reporting in accordance with the respective work breakdown structure/ cost breakdown structure.
• Ensure actual costs are monitored and assessed against baseline, value of work done, solution cost progress, affordability challenges and final outturn calculations.
• Ensure that proper records are kept & maintained so financial information for audits and cost assurance is readily available.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Education

2:2 degree

Engineering/Management/Cost discipline

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Graduate Quantity Surveyor to join the Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA).

The 330km Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) Project by Anglian Water is under construction and will be completed during AMP8. Beyond this we have a further 260km of water transfer pipelines and associated infrastructure to be delivered in AMP8.

About The Role

Are you a graduate ready to make a real-world impact? Join a growing team delivering an innovative and essential infrastructure project that will serve millions across East Anglia.

We are looking for a motivated Graduate to provide commercial support to both the delivery management and on-site teams our major potable water transfer project. This is a unique opportunity to work collaboratively in a high-demand sector, developing this project that will protect the environment and support communities across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the team to ensure robust estimates are provided that align to scope and make allowance for risks and opportunities including any necessary analysis, transfer of data to the procurement system and Cost Base
• Work closely with the Lead Quantity Surveyor, Procurement team, Construction Manager and Project Manager to develop and monitor procurement strategy.
• Work closely with the site team, attending site regularly to ensure they are aware of and can manage the allowances and outputs, provide robust challenge to achieve outperformance, communicate change control and escalat[e] when necessary.
• Assist the Quantity Surveyor to produce accurate live forecasting, taking into account the programme and reporting in accordance with the respective work breakdown structure/ cost breakdown structure.
• Ensure actual costs are monitored and assessed against baseline, value of work done, solution cost progress, affordability challenges and final outturn calculations.
• Ensure that proper records are kept & maintained so financial information for audits and cost assurance is readily available.

What We’re Looking For

• A 2:2 degree or above in a related subject; engineering, management, cost discipline
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
• A proactive, detail-driven approach and a willingness to learn
• Full UK driving licence (or working towards it)

What We Offer

• Competitive graduate salary and benefits package
• Structured training and development programme
• We will support you achieve working towards your professional accreditations
• Real project experience from day one

Right to Work in the UK

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Our ambition is to build a more inclusive environment. We are committed to celebrating and promoting diversity.

Here at SPA we are looking for extraordinary people who want to help create a place where everyone can thrive and where people are excited to be part of the team. So, whatever your background and however you identify, please apply if you think this role was made for you.

JN Bentley benefits can be found in the booklet attached.