Quantity Surveyor

JN Bentley; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Chartership support

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Quantity Surveyor in Leeds to work on diverse projects across our Environment Agency, ABP, Rolls-Royce and other clients. You will manage cost reporting, contract compliance and financial viability from early involvement through handover.

You will collaborate with delivery teams, drive value, mentor junior staff and have opportunities to develop into management roles in the future.

Qualifications

• NEC contract knowledge is required.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or related field is preferred.
• Strong numerical and problem solving abilities to manage project finances.
• Flexibility to travel to sites within the region.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost reporting, data analysis and commercial decisions.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to improve efficiency across the project lifecycle.
• Challenge the team to maximise value for clients.
• Clarify contract arrangements to meet client requirements.
• Support clients to mitigate risks and deliver outcomes.
• Advise on contractual and commercial aspects for robust control.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with clear communication.
• Provide guidance to junior commercial staff.
• Aim for progression into management.

Skills

Cost management

Data analysis

Contract management

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

Tools

NEC Contracts

Job description

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 to deliver award winning projects. With an annual turnover surpassing £600 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.

As a Quantity Surveyor working within this unit, you will contribute to multi-disciplinary projects for a diverse portfolio of clients – including the Environment Agency, Associated British Ports (ABP), Rolls Royce, Canal and River Trust, the Mining Remediation Authority, National Grid, Cadent Gas, P&G and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), as well as local authorities. These projects range from flood alleviation, water treatment and infrastructure construction to industrial buildings and gas network upgrades.

You will be involved throughout the entire project life cycle, from early contractor involvement, optioneering, tender negotiation through to the design, procurement, construct, commissioning and handover of schemes.

You will ensure that our projects are financially viable, legally compliant, and completed to the required standards.

Your Role As Quantity Surveyor Includes

• Ensuring robust cost management processes are in place, providing accurate and timely reports, data, and analysis to assist in commercial decisions.
• Working closely with the delivery team to identify, implement, and monitor efficiency plans throughout the project lifecycle.
• Actively challenge team members to drive best value for clients in project delivery.
• Ensuring all project team members understand the contractual arrangements to meet client requirements.
• Supporting our clients to maximise opportunities and mitigate risks to help deliver successful outcomes.
• Influencing and advising on the contractual and commercial aspects of schemes to ensure robust project control.
• Creating, fostering and maintaining strong client relationships, understanding client needs and ensuring clear communication at all times.
• Providing guidance and support to junior commercial staff
• Aspiration for development into management role in the future

What You’ll Need

• Preferably a degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or related field
• Experience and knowledge of NEC Contracts
• A practical mindset, good math skills, the ability to solve problems and manage project finances.
• Flexibility and adaptiveness to work in client environments to meet the needs of the projects
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region

What’s In It For You

Alongside our significant training and development investment, bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership, we offer a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached.