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Quantity surveyor

Plymouth
Mott Macdonald
Quantity surveyor
Posted: 1 October
Offer description

Overview

Quantity Surveyor role at Mott MacDonald in Plymouth. Relocation not supported, but internal applications are welcome. This is a permanent full-time position in the defence and security market sector.


Location

Plymouth, GB


Responsibilities

* Support and advise the Project Manager in fulfilling all contractual obligations. This involves ensuring that the terms and conditions of contracts are met, managing risks, and addressing legal or compliance requirements.
* Produce detailed cost plans, to estimate and allocate resources effectively, ensuring that the project stays within budget and meets financial targets.
* Actively promote and implement value engineering.
* Review, appraise, and report on main contract and sub-contract tenders. This includes evaluating bids, assessing their suitability, and providing recommendations to decision-makers.


Requirements

* Chartered QS MRICS or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying subject (or equivalent) working towards chartered status (MRICS).
* Proven skills and experience of delivering complex infrastructure schemes within a Cost Consultancy/Main Contractor.
* Flexibility in work location and travel.
* Working knowledge and experience with NEC Contracts.
* Experience in using Cemar.
* Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
* Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and colleagues.


About the Business

Mott MacDonald’s Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers project, programme & commercial management (PPCM) services and advisory solutions across the built environment, defence, energy, water, environmental, transportation, health and care sectors. APD delivers services to projects ranging up to £20bn, through disciplines including programme management, cost management, estimating, and digital consulting.


Equality, diversity, and inclusion

We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and 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 to discuss how we can help.


Agile working

We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to support responsibilities beyond the workplace.


Benefits

* Health and wellbeing
o Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
o Health cash plan to assist with everyday health costs and treatments.
o Access to Peppy for menopause support for all UK colleagues.
o Wellbeing program with resources for you and your family.
o Flexible benefits to tailor health-related options.
* Financial wellbeing
o Employer pension contributions matched between 4.5% and 7%.
o Life assurance up to 4x basic salary (option to increase to 6x).
o Income protection and return-to-work support.
o Flexible benefits including critical illness insurance and will writing.
o Profit sharing through annual bonus schemes.
* Lifestyle
o 35 days holiday (including public holidays) with buy/sell options.
o Holiday entitlement increased after 5 years of service.
o Discounts and saving schemes.
* Family and carers leave
o Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; paid time off for caring responsibilities.
* Learning and development
o Professional subscription and opportunities for mentorship and training.
* Networks and social outcomes
o Access to employee networks and community initiatives.

Location: Plymouth, UK. Contract type: Permanent. Work pattern: Full-time. Job reference: 11085. Recruiter contact: Danielle Judd.

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