Overview
Senior Quantity Surveyor role at Mott MacDonald, permanent. The successful applicant will collaborate with client teams to deliver complex infrastructure projects on schedule, within budget, and to high-quality standards, while upholding a strong commitment to safety. This opportunity provides exposure to complex Environment & Water projects in the UK.
What you will contribute to the team
* Ensuring robust estimates are provided that are aligned to scope and account for risks and opportunities
* Managing commercial inputs to the procurement process including developing and agreeing strategies
* Contracts are properly managed and administered in accordance with contract requirements, including responses to communications, payments, programme submissions, etc.
* Ensuring robust cost management at all times with a proactive approach and a can do attitude
* Ownership of accurate commercial reporting
* Proactive management of project and programme risk with mitigation plans in place
* Development of strong client relationships across the organisation
* Supporting internal business development initiatives
Required for the position of Senior Quantity Surveyor
* 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
* Exceptional presentation and communication abilities
* Flexible and adaptable in approach to work
* Technically and commercially proficient, delivering pre and post contract services
* Strong problem-solving and advisory skills
* Proactive and self-motivated
* Effective team management capabilities
* Able to make well-reasoned, timely decisions considering needs of the situation, clients, and team
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills
* Knowledge and expertise of projects within the Environment / water / wastewater industry sector
Preferred, but not required
* Experience of working on flood risk management projects
About The Business Unit
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 supports projects ranging in scale and complexity up to £20bn with disciplines in 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 about half of the UKs regulated water and wastewater companies, covering the project lifecycle from pre-contract cost estimating to post-contract commercial assurance. For project and programme management, we deliver capital projects ranging from several hundred thousand pounds to major programmes worth over £0.5bn.
Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applicants eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require Skilled Worker sponsorship.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We place equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, promoting fair employment procedures and equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression and are committed to 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 support you.
Agile working
Happy to discuss Flexible Working arrangements to support responsibilities beyond the workplace.
We Offer Some Fantastic Benefits Including
* Pension matched up to 7%
* Life insurance
* An annual professional institution subscription
* Continuous development opportunities
* Agile/flexible working
* Enhanced parental leave; 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 with Employer Assistance Scheme and wellbeing networks
* Access to Advanced Employee Networks for LGBTQ+, gender, race & ethnicity, disability and parents/carers communities
* Opportunity to contribute to social outcomes
Location(s): Reading, Brighton, London, Cambridge, Bristol
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Environment and society
Discipline: Cost and quantity surveying
Job Ref: 6760
Recruiter Contact: Sacha Kelly
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