Senior Quantity Surveyor
Recruiter: Danielle Judd
Locations: Edinburgh, Scotland Glasgow, Scotland
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 team
- Take part in contract reviews relating to the contract with the customer
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management reports/liaison with sub-divisional manager
- Assist with securing new and repeat business in line with the sub-divisional budget
- Comply with QES system and Group/Unit directives
- Preparation of estimates and cost plans in line with the brief
- Potential 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 Consultancy
- Demonstrable track record of working in the management services environment
- Expertise in stakeholder management
- Flexibility in work location and travel
- Previous experience of working on nuclear projects preferred
- Please be advised that offers for this role are conditional upon obtaining the appropriate level of Security Clearance
Preferred, but not required
- MRICS qualified
- Excellent report writing skills
- Ability to prioritise and able to work under pressure
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and colleagues
- Excellent presentation and communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate a flexible approach to work
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Client side or consultancy experience
- Procurement/ pre contract experience
- Effective 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 support a wide range of clients including the UK Ministry of Defence, NATO, and international partners. Our work spans complex infrastructure upgrades, strategic asset management, and carbon reduction initiatives across land, air, maritime, and nuclear domains. Recent projects include the modernisation of submarine facilities at Devonport and Clyde, infrastructure delivery for the US Visiting Forces (USVF) at RAF Lakenheath, and support for the AUKUS submarine partnership, as well as defence infrastructure across the UK.
In the energy sector, our expertise covers nuclear, renewables, hydro, thermal, and electricity and gas. We provide services to a global customer base, supporting the delivery of major capital projects and the transition to low-carbon generation. Our teams are helping shape the future of energy through innovative solutions that promote sustainability, resilience, and energy security.
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can assist.
Agile working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.