Senior Quantity Surveyor

JN Bentley; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to drive cost management and procurement for projects across Gwynedd, Anglesey and Conwy. You will work with delivery teams to ensure value, risk control and contractual compliance throughout the lifecycle, with hybrid working flexibility from Kinmel Park or site visits.

The role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering, NEC contract experience, and a track record in leading multidisciplinary commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering.
• Experience leading the commercial management of multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Experience with NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure robust cost management processes with timely reports and analysis.
• Lead procurement activities and supply chain engagement for best value.
• Manage commercial relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, including tendering.
• Collaborate with delivery team to monitor efficiency plans across the lifecycle.
• Challenge team members to drive best value for clients.
• Ensure understanding of contractual arrangements and obligations.
• Support clients to maximise opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Provide guidance to junior commercial staff.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial management

NEC Contracts

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

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 £650 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 Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll work on projects across North 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 Gwynedd, Anglesey and Conwy.

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 Senior Quantity Surveyor Includes

• Ensuring robust cost management processes are in place, providing accurate and timely reports, data and analysis to assist commercial decisions.
• Leading procurement activities and supply chain engagement to secure best value and successful project outcomes.
• Managing commercial relationships with subcontractors and suppliers, including tendering, procurement and performance management.
• Working closely with the delivery team to identify, implement and monitor efficiency plans throughout the project lifecycle.
• Actively challenging team members to drive best value for clients in project delivery.
• Ensuring all project team members understand contractual arrangements and commercial obligations.
• 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
• Working across project sites in Gwynedd, Anglesey and Conwy, with flexibility to work from home or the Kinmel Park 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.
• Experience leading the commercial management of multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior commercial staff.
• A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across North 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.