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Overview: Owing to the expansion of our Environment and Water portfolio we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join us on a permanent basis. The successful applicant will collaborate with client teams to ensure the delivery of complex projects on schedule, within budget, and to high-quality standards, with a strong commitment to safety. This role provides exposure to complex infrastructure projects in the UK.
What you will contribute to the team
* Ensuring robust estimates are provided that are aligned to scope and reflect risks and opportunities
* Managing commercial inputs to the procurement process including ensuring that strategies are developed and agreed
* Contracts are properly managed and administered in accordance with contract requirements including compliance with communications, payments, programme submissions, etc.
* Maintaining robust cost management with a proactive approach and practical solutions
* Ownership of accurate commercial reporting
* Proactive management of project and programme risk including mitigation plans
* Development of strong client relationships across the organisation
* Supporting internal business development initiatives
Required for the position
* Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS)
* Extensive experience with NEC4 Contracts
* Skilled in prioritizing tasks and performing well under pressure
* Capable of building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and colleagues
* Excellent presentation and communication abilities
* Flexible and adaptable in approach to work
* Technically and commercially proficient, delivering comprehensive pre and post contract services
* Strong problem-solving and advisory skills
* Proactive and self-motivated
* Effective team management capabilities
* Ability to make well-reasoned, timely decisions considering client and team needs
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Knowledge and expertise of projects within the Environment / water / waste water industry sector
Preferred, but not required
* Experience of working on flood risk management projects
We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce reflective of the communities we serve. We recognise that differences in ability, skills and experience are a strength and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
About The Business Unit
Mott MacDonald’s Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers project, programme & commercial management (PPCM) services and advisory solutions across built environment, defence, energy, water, environmental, transportation, health and care sectors. APD delivers services to projects up to £20bn, through disciplines including programme management, project management, project controls, scheduling, cost management, estimating, infrastructure finance, management consulting, digital consulting and education, health and care management.
Environment & water: Our multidisciplinary experts help water, wastewater, and government organisations address climate change, net-zero, water scarcity and environmental protection. We work with around half of the UK’s regulated water and wastewater companies, covering the project lifecycle from pre-contract cost estimating to post-contract quantity surveying and commercial assurance. Project scales range from several hundred thousand pounds to major programmes worth over £0.5bn.
Note: Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and promote fair employment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute.
Accessibility
If you are disabled or need support to apply or attend an interview, please contact reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com for assistance.
Agile working
We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to support responsibilities beyond the workplace.
We Offer Some Fantastic Benefits
* Pension matched up to 7%
* Life insurance
* Annual professional institution subscription
* Continuous development opportunities
* Agile/flexible working options
* Enhanced parental leave and shared parental leave policies
* Annual bonus scheme
* Flexible benefits including buy/sell annual leave, cycle to work, and interest-free season ticket loans
* Wellbeing support and resources
* Access to our Advanced Employee Networks for LGBTQ+, gender, race/ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities
* Opportunity to contribute to social outcomes
Location: Reading, Berkshire; also available in Brighton, London, Cambridge, Bristol
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Discipline: Cost and quantity surveying
Job Ref: 6760
Recruiter Contact: Sacha Kelly
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