Placement Quantity Surveyor: Real Projects, Mentorship & Growth

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

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.