Senior Quantity Surveyor – Nuclear Decommissioning Leader

Mott MacDonald; Moor Row; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee pension contributions

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Private medical insurance

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Whitehaven and Warrington. This key leadership position involves managing commercial risks for high-value nuclear decommissioning programmes, ensuring excellent cost control and governance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in commercial management, NEC contract expertise, and a proven ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities include leading contract management processes, overseeing financial reporting, and advising clients strategically. Mott MacDonald offers a hybrid working policy and strong commitment to diversity.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in quantity surveying or commercial management roles.
• NEC ECC accreditation and practical experience administering NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
• Demonstrable experience in managing contract cashflow and commercial risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management of NEC contracts per project governance requirements.
• Oversee contract variations ensuring compliant outcomes.
• Manage and mentor junior commercial staff.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Contract management

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Chartered status (MRICS)

Tools

CEMAR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Whitehaven and Warrington. This key leadership position involves managing commercial risks for high-value nuclear decommissioning programmes, ensuring excellent cost control and governance. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in commercial management, NEC contract expertise, and a proven ability to mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities include leading contract management processes, overseeing financial reporting, and advising clients strategically. Mott MacDonald offers a hybrid working policy and strong commitment to diversity.