Placement Quantity Surveyor

Mott Macdonald; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Career development

Annual leave (pro rata)

Permanent role potential

Funding for final year

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is offering a Summer 2027 placement in Leeds for an undergraduate studying Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering. You will assist with subcontractor payments, notices, and cost-to-completes, while keeping records for audits and cost assurance.

Develop contract management skills, learn NEC change control, and contribute to our quality and efficiency goals. Mentorship and guidance support your growth, with potential for a permanent role after studies.

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time undergraduate student.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist with paying subcontractors and raising notices.
• Complete cost-to-completes and maintain final accounts for audits.
• Develop contract management skills and understand NEC and change control.
• Support the quality, cost, and efficiency strategy to maximise value.

Skills

field of study

attention to detail

communication skills

proactive attitude

driving licence

Education

Undergraduate degree (Quantity Surveying / Civil Engineering)

Job description

project including paying subcontractors, raising notices, and completing cost to completes. 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) and how change control works. Promote our quality, cost, and efficiency strategy to ensure everyone is minimising costs and maximising value.

What you'll need

• You must be studying a full-time undergraduate degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• 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.
• Valid UK driving licence to travel to sites

What's in it for you

• Gain practical experience in your chosen role
• Work on projects that have a positive impact on the community
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
• 26 days annual leave (pro rata for the duration of your placement)
• Access to our Early Career Professionals network
• Plus, if you have a successful placement year you could be offered a permanent role for when you finish your studies, as well as the potential for funding support towards your final academic year.

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.