Assistant Quantity Surveyor / Quantity Surveyor
Mott Macdonald
Assist cost planning, procurement, contract administration and financial reporting for building projects.
8 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
London, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
17,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Construction services
Infrastructure
Sustainability
Sector Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Bridges
Building services
Building structures
Dams and reservoirs
Geotechnics
Industrialized design and construction
Role
What you would be doing
cost planning
financial reporting
benchmark analysis
value engineering
procurement
contract management
- Preparation of cost plans, cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents
- Monitor project costs and provide regular financial reports to senior management
- Prepare benchmarking analyses and contribute to capturing project benchmark data
- Collaborate with project managers, designers and clients to ensure commercial objectives are met
- Valuing construction works including site visits and liaising with subcontractors. Maintain accurate records of project progress, variations, and contractual correspondence
- Support in managing change control, including risk management, value engineering and cost control measures
- Assist in the preparation and agreement of interim valuations and final accounts. Prepare recommendations for payment
- Support the procurement process including issuing enquiries, evaluating tenders, and preparing recommendations
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and industry standards
- Support and advise the Project Manager in fulfilling contractual obligations and compiling contract documents Supporting internal business development initiatives
What you bring
cost x
degree
mrics
measurement
cost management
leadership
- Ability to prioritise and able to work under pressure
- Experience using industry recognised measurement software and tools e.g. Cost X
- Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying subject (or equivalent e.g. working towards a conversion course)
- Measurement and quantification
- Demonstratable relevant cost management experience in the Buildings Sector
- Effective time management
- Experience of working within a professional environment within a Cost Consultancy/Main Contractor
- Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a larger team
- Demonstrable knowledge and application of pre and post contract cost management
- Excellent oral and written communication and organisation skills
- Soft skills including self-motivation, initiative, leadership, adaptability, flexibility, effective listening, collaboration, influence and persuasion, insightfulness
- Working towards or attained MRICS chartership or equivalent
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and colleagues
- Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too.
- A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme.
- Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
- Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
- Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid.
- Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers.
- Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
- A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options.
- Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments.
- Primary annual professional institution subscription.
- Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary.
- Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service.
- A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family.
- We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
- Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury.
- As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes.
- Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.
- Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay.
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship- mott macdonald does not offer skilled worker visa sponsorship following uk changes (april 2024).
- candidates eligible for alternative uk immigration routes that do not require sponsorship are welcome to apply.
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Company
Overview
1989 Founded
Company Establishment
The company was established in 1989, marking the beginning of its journey in global engineering and consulting.
150+ Countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries, showcasing its extensive reach and international influence.
- Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision.
- Design of major infrastructure and transport systems.
- Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
- History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.
- We are one global team.
- We strive to make a positive difference.
- We value people and their contributions.
- We act with integrity and respect.
- We are committed to innovation and excellence.
- We take responsibility for our actions.
2050
Net Zero by 2050
Aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions globally.
30%
Carbon Emissions Reduction
Targets a 30% reduction in operational carbon emissions globally.
- Committed to reducing carbon emissions globally.
- Aims to embed sustainability throughout its operations.
- Committed to contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
50:50 by 2025
Gender Balance Target
Strives to achieve equal representation of men and women across all levels of the organization by 2025.
- Focuses on increasing the number of women in leadership roles.
- Tracks and publishes gender diversity data for its global workforce.
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