Senior Quantity Surveyor

JN Bentley; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley, Reading, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial activities on Thames Water projects, including water treatment and network upgrades. You will drive procurement, cost reporting and value engineering to deliver projects on time and within budget.

You will lead procurement, maintain NEC contract discipline, mentor junior staff and collaborate with delivery teams across the project lifecycle from early involvement to handover.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or Civil Engineering (preferred).
• Experience with NEC contracts and multidisciplinary projects.
• Proven experience leading commercial management on complex schemes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure robust cost management and provide timely reports and analysis.
• Lead procurement activities and manage supply chain relationships.
• Manage commercial relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to improve efficiency across the project lifecycle.
• Coach and mentor junior commercial staff and ensure contract compliance.
• Support value engineering and risk mitigation for Thames Water projects.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure projects meet time, budget and quality targets.

Skills

NEC contracts

Quantity Surveying

Commercial management

Mentoring

Procurement leadership

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 £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 successfully extended its contract with Thames Water for an additional five years. As the largest water and wastewater provider in the UK, Thames Water serves 15 million customers throughout London and the Thames Valley. This extension will carry the current agreement through to the end of AMP8 in March 2030. MMB is delivering work on three frameworks in the region, which sees us undertake a varied programme of water and wastewater non-infrastructure and infrastructure projects to improve the network.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you\'ll work on a diverse portfolio of Thames 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.

Your Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor Includes

• Ensuring robust cost management processes are in place, providing accurate and timely reports, data and analysis to support commercial decision-making.
• 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 delivery teams to identify, implement and monitor efficiency improvements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Actively challenging project teams to drive value for the client and stakeholders.
• Ensuring project teams understand contractual arrangements and commercial obligations.
• Supporting the delivery team to maximise opportunities and mitigate risks.
• Influencing and advising on contractual and commercial matters.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Providing guidance, mentoring and support to junior commercial staff.

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 leading the commercial management of multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior commercial staff.

What\'s in it for you?

Enjoy 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.