Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management, and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
We are proud to be a one of Glassdoor’s top employers to work for in the UK, as well as being recognised as a Top Inclusive Company in the UK.
Our values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence.
Do you want to work for a company whose purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes, and to transform businesses, communities, and opportunities for its employees? Mott MacDonald is a global consultancy whose people do exactly that.
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you will assist the Associate/Projects Director or other defined line manager in business management, sales and the running of a cost consultancy team and subsequent achievement of project and business goals.
What you will contribute to the Mott MacDonald team;
Assist with the management of a Cost Consultancy teamTake part in contract reviews relating to the contract with the customerAssist in the preparation of monthly management reports/liaison with sub-divisional managerAssist with securing new and repeat business in line with the sub-divisional budgetComply with QES system and Group/Unit directivesPreparation of estimates and cost plans in line with the briefPotential to engage with line management duties
Required for the position Senior Quantity Surveyor:
Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying subject (or equivalent)Proven skills and experience of delivering within a Cost ConsultancyDemonstrable track record of working in the management services environmentExpertise in stakeholder managementFlexibility in work location and travelPrevious experience of working on nuclear projects preferredPlease be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance
Preferred, but not required
MRICS qualifiedExcellent report writing skillsAbility to prioritise and able to work under pressureAbility to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and colleaguesExcellent presentation and communication skillsAbility to demonstrate a flexible approach to workProactive and self-motivatedClient side or consultancy experience Procurement/ pre contract experienceEffective time management
We are actively recruiting a diverse workforce that is 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
The Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers management services in all the sectors that Mott MacDonald operate in the Built Environment, Defence, Energy, Water, Transportation and, Education, Health and Care.
The Unit delivers services to projects ranging in scale and complexity up to £20bn, through the technical disciplines of Programme Management, Project Management, Project Controls, Scheduling, Cost Management, Estimating, Infrastructure Finance, Management Consulting, Digital Consulting and Education, Health and Care Management.
Defence & energy
With extensive experience in the global defence sector, Mott MacDonald’s advisory and programme delivery teams deliver projects ranging from complex infrastructure upgrades to carbon reduction initiatives.
Our experience in energy ranges from nuclear, renewables, hydro, thermal to electricity and gas, providing services to a global customer base within the energy sector, supporting the delivery of major capital projects and the transition to low-carbon generation.