Quantity Surveyor

JN Bentley Ltd; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Training & development

Chartership support

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support projects across South Wales, including flood defences and water treatment upgrades, delivering value and sustainable outcomes.

You will participate throughout the project lifecycle, drive cost control, and ensure contractual compliance, with hybrid working including Newport office. NEC contract experience is preferred along with relevant degree(s).

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering is required.
• Experience with NEC contracts or similar forms of contract.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities for cost management.

Responsibilities

• Manage robust cost and cashflow reporting across projects.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to implement efficiency plans.
• Ensure contractual arrangements meet client requirements.

Skills

Contract management

Problem solving

Numerical skills

Willing to travel

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

NEC contracts

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a 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 £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, you'll work on projects across South Wales that make a real difference to our environment and communities, from improving flood defences to upgrading water treatment works and providing nature-based solutions that improve biodiversity. Project coverage will focus on South Wales.

You will be involved throughout the entire project lifecycle, from early contractor involvement, optioneering and tender negotiation through to design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. You will help ensure projects are financially viable, contractually compliant and delivered to the required standards.

The role of a Quantity Surveyor includes:

• Ensuring robust cost management processes are in place, providing accurate and timely reports, data and analysis to assist commercial decisions.
• Working closely with the delivery team to identify, implement and monitor efficiency plans throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensuring all project team members understand the contractual arrangements required to meet client requirements.
• Supporting our clients to maximise opportunities and mitigate risks to help deliver successful outcomes.
• Influencing the contractual and commercial aspects of schemes to ensure robust project control.
• Fostering and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring clear communication, understanding client needs and delivering value through effective cost management and project delivery.
• Working across project sites in South Wales, with flexibility to work from home or the Newport office.

What you'll need:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Experience and knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience in Quantity Surveying.
• A practical mindset, good maths skills and the ability to solve problems and manage project finances.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across South Wales.

What's in it for you:

Alongside our significant training and development investment, bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership, we offer hybrid working and 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.