Placement Quantity Surveyor

JN Bentley; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and guidance from seasoned

26 days annual leave (pro rata)

Access to Early Career Professionals

Funding support towards final academic

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers a 12-month placement across design and construction teams, with exposure to live projects that benefit communities. Travel across the Yorkshire Water region is required, providing broad experience for your degree.

You will work under senior QS guidance, gaining insights into commercial and cost management, NEC change control, and cost assurance while developing practical skills for your future career.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of commercial and cost management of a project including paying subcontractors, raising notices, and completing cost to releases.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Proactive attitude

Education

Undergraduate degree in Quantity Surveying/Civil Engineering

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.

About The Role

Our placements last for 12 months, working across both design and construction teams, to offer the broadest exposure to the industry, working on real-world projects that make a difference in communities. It’s a great chance to get involved with live projects while gaining experience relevant to your degree. This role is working for our Yorkshire Water framework, so travel around their region is required.

What You’ll Do

• Working with your senior QS you will manage all aspects of commercial and cost management of a project including paying subcontractors, raising notices, and completing cost to releases.
• 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.