Job Specifications
This job is with Mott MacDonald, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
Location/s: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Sheffield
Recruiter contact: Aoife Cullen
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across more than 50 countries and 140+ offices.
We work across incredible global industries, delivering exciting work that is defining our future and making an important societal impact in the communities we serve. Our people power our performance - we succeed when they do. With countless opportunities to collaborate, learn, and grow, the possibilities for excellence are as varied as every individual.
Whether you want to grow as a subject matter expert or broaden your experience with roles across our international community, you're surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their expertise and champion you to be your best. As a proudly employee-owned business, we benefit our clients, our communities, and each other, investing in creating the right space for everyone to feel empowered, included, and valued. Whatever your ambition, Mott MacDonald is where people come to be brilliant.
About The Business Unit
Mott MacDonald's Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers both project, programme & commercial management (PPCM) services and advisory solutions across the built environment, defence, energy, water, environmental, transportation, health and care sectors. We deliver tailored solutions that directly address our clients' key challenges, combining our world-leading project expertise with unrivalled programme delivery capabilities and advisory services. APD 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.
Overview Of The Role
Owning to the continued expansion within our built environment sector, we have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our growing and diverse Buildings team to be based in one of our regional office.
As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the delivery of projects by assisting in cost planning, procurement, contract administration and financial reporting throughout the RIBA stages, working on a variety of projects across a diverse client base including Central Government, Local Authority and the Private Sector.
Key Responsibilities And Duties Include
Preparation of cost plans, cost estimates, budgets, and tender documents
Support the procurement process including issuing enquiries, evaluating tenders, and preparing recommendations
Measurement and quantification
Support in managing change control, including risk management, value engineering and cost control measures
Prepare benchmarking analyses and contribute to capturing project benchmark data
Assist in the preparation and agreement of interim valuations and final accounts. Prepare recommendations for payment
Valuing construction works including site visits and liaising with subcontractors. Maintain accurate records of project progress, variations, and contractual correspondence
Ensure compliance with company procedures and industry standards
Monitor project costs and provide regular financial reports to senior management
Collaborate with project managers, designers and clients to ensure commercial objectives are met
Support and advise the Project Manager in fulfilling contractual obligations and compiling contract documents Supporting internal business development initiatives
Candidate specification
Essential
Demonstratable relevant cost management experience in the Buildings Sector
Demonstrable knowledge and application of pre and post contract cost management
Ability to work both autonomously and as part of a larger team
Working towards or attained MRICS chartership or equivalent
Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying subject (or equivalent e.g. working towards a conversion course)
Experience of working within a professional environment within a Cost Consultancy/Main Contractor
Experience using industry recognised measurement software and tools e.g. Cost X
Desirable
Demonstrate alignment with our Mott MacDonald PRIDE values: Progress, Respect, Integrity, Drive, Excellence
Excellent oral and written communication and organisation skills
Soft skills including self-motivation, initiative, leadership, adaptability, flexibility, effective listening, collaboration, influence and persuasion, insightfulness
Drive to innovate and implement best practice
Ability to prioritise and able to work under pressure
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and colleagues
Effective time manageme
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