Quantity Surveyor

JN Bentley; York and North Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Hybrid working between Leeds and Scar​

Brochure with Bentley benefits

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley, a design and build business, is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to manage costs across a diverse Yorkshire Water project portfolio. You will oversee cost reporting, procurement, and contractor contracts, driving value and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

You will contribute from early contractor involvement through to handover, coordinating with delivery teams to ensure projects finish on time, to budget and to required quality standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering (preferred).
• Experience and knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience supporting the commercial management of construction projects through the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Ensure robust cost management processes with accurate reporting, data and analysis.
• Support procurement activities and supply chain engagement.
• Assist with subcontractor and supplier management, including tendering and procurement.
• Work with delivery teams to identify and implement efficiency improvements.
• Support clients to maximise opportunities and mitigate risks.

Skills

Cost management

Procurement

Subcontractor management

Data analysis

Client relationship building

Process improvement

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or 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.

MMB has been working with Yorkshire Water since MMB's creation in 1999, delivering a huge variety of projects - from restoring and upgrading picturesque reservoirs, to installing the latest technology to provide clean drinking water or treat sewerage to protect rivers - we've done it all. We have several frameworks with Yorkshire Water and remain a delivery partner into AMP8, keeping our team of over 300 people busy for years to come.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll work on a diverse portfolio of Yorkshire Water projects that make a real difference to customers, communities and the environment. These include clean water and wastewater treatment schemes, network infrastructure projects such as mains renewals, reservoir safety works, environmental improvement projects and storm overflow reduction programmes.

You will be involved throughout the entire project lifecycle, from early contractor involvement, optioneering and tender negotiations through to design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover. You will help ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

The Role Of a Quantity Surveyor Includes

• Ensuring robust cost management processes are in place, providing accurate and timely reports, data and analysis.
• Supporting procurement activities and supply chain engagement.
• Assisting with subcontractor and supplier management, including tendering and procurement.
• Working closely with delivery teams to identify and implement efficiency improvements.
• Supporting clients to maximise opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.

What You'll Need

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or related discipline (preferred).
• Experience and knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience supporting the commercial management of construction projects through the full project lifecycle.

What's in it for you?

Enjoy a varied working environment, splitting your time between our Leeds office and the project site in Scarborough. Alongside a competitive salary and fantastic working culture, we offer a supportive environment and access to a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits.

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