Senior Quantity Surveyor

JN Bentley; Exeter; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost control across water sector schemes in our UK operations. You will manage commercial reports, drive value, interpret NEC contracts, and collaborate with delivery teams to optimise efficiency from inception through handover.

This role offers opportunities to progress into management while working on high-impact projects for communities and the environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience with NEC Contracts.
• Strong numeracy and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel to sites within the region.

Responsibilities

• Manage robust cost control processes and provide accurate reports and analysis for commercial decisions.
• Work with delivery teams to identify and implement efficiency plans throughout projects.
• Challenge team members to drive best value and ensure contractual compliance.
• Ensure understanding of contractual arrangements to meet client requirements.
• Support clients to maximise opportunities and mitigate risks for successful outcomes.
• Advise on contractual and commercial aspects to maintain project control.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with clear communication.
• Provide guidance to junior commercial staff and nurture development.
• Aspiration to progress into management in the future.

Skills

NEC Contracts knowledge

Financial management

Problem solving

Travel flexibility

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering

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, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 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 that make a real difference to our environment and our communities - from improving flood defences, to upgrading water treatment works and providing nature-based solutions that improve biodiversity. We began our work with South West Water in November 2023 and the workload has grown to £20 million plus on the non-infrastructure water programme.

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 Senior 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.