Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water & Wastewater Projects Lead

JN Bentley; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

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Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley in Leeds and Scarborough is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects across a diverse portfolio of Yorkshire Water projects.

You will lead cost management, procurement, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. The role offers a varied environment and strong career progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or related discipline (preferred).
• Experience with NEC contracts.
• Experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience leading the commercial management of multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior commercial staff.

Responsibilities

• 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 clients and stakeholders.
• Ensuring project teams understand contractual arrangements and commercial obligations.
• Supporting clients 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.

Skills

NEC contracts

Quantity Surveying

Commercial management

Mentoring junior staff

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley in Leeds and Scarborough is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage commercial aspects across a diverse portfolio of Yorkshire Water projects.

You will lead cost management, procurement, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards. The role offers a varied environment and strong career progression within a supportive team.