Senior Quantity Surveyor

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £650 million, Mott MacDonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

We’re looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Yorkshire Water team, working across a diverse portfolio of projects that make a real difference to customers, communities and the environment. From clean water and wastewater treatment schemes to mains renewals, reservoir safety works, environmental improvements and storm overflow reduction programmes, you’ll have the opportunity to work on varied, meaningful projects.

Mott MacDonald Bentley has worked with Yorkshire Water since 1999 and remains a delivery partner into AMP8. You’ll be involved across the full project lifecycle, from early contractor involvement, optioneering and tender negotiations through design, procurement and construction to commissioning and handover, taking a leading role in the commercial delivery of multidisciplinary construction projects.

Your Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor Includes

• Leading cost management and providing accurate, timely commercial reporting and analysis to support project decisions.
• Leading procurement 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 efficiencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Helping project teams understand contractual arrangements and commercial obligations, while challenging them to drive value for clients and stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities, managing commercial risk and advising on contractual and commercial matters.
• Building strong client relationships and working collaboratively to support successful delivery.
• Providing guidance, mentoring and support to junior commercial colleagues.

What You'll Need

• Experience in Quantity Surveying, including leading the commercial management of multidisciplinary construction projects.
• Experience and knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior commercial staff.
• A degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering or a related discipline is preferred.

What's In It For You

Alongside our significant training and development investment, bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership, we offer hybrid working and a wide range of financial, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

To view our full range of benefits, please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached.