Job Description

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Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Quantity Surveyor to join the Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA).


The 330km Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) Project by Anglian Water is under construction and will be completed during AMP8. Beyond this we have a further 260km of water transfer pipelines and associated infrastructure to be delivered in AMP8.

What will you be doing as our new Quantity Surveyor?

You will be accountable to the Managing QS/Senior QS for the commercial and cost management of a large project (50m+) from inception through to close out.


You will have responsibility to ensure that operations are carried out to control costs, maximising value, minimising future liabilities and maintaining the required standard of quality and safety whilst also ensuring that maximum efficiencies are obtained and full compliance with the Alliance and Anglian Water governance procedures is achieved.


You will be working as part of an integrated delivery team providing commercial challenge and recommending actions to achieve and create an environment of out performance.

Key responsibilities:

Assist the estimating team to ensure robust estimates are provided that align to scope and make allowance for risks and opportunities including any necessary analysis, transfer of data to Alliance Procurement system and Cost Base. To be the commercial conscious to the integrated delivery team, providing commercial support to both the delivery management and on-site delivery teams. Ensure Subcontracts are properly prepared & reflect agreed scope, are properly managed in accordance with contract requirements including compliance with all responses to communications, payments, early warnings, compensation events, programme submissions etc., that all contract files are maintained & kept up to date. Work closely with the procurement team, Construction Manager and Project Installation Assembly Manager (PIAM) to develop & monitor procurement strategy. Work closely with the site Team attending site regularly to ensure they are aware of and can manage the allowances and outputs, provide robust challenge to achieve outperformance, communicate change control and escalate when necessary. Accurate live forecasting considering the programme and reporting in accordance with the respective work breakdown structure / cost breakdown structure. Costs are monitored and assessed against baseline, value of work done, solution cost progress, affordability challenges and final outturn calculations, reporting either weekly or otherwise as agreed with the MQS/SQS whilst observing Alliance governance. Ensure all efficiencies are reflected in the reporting tools provided, to the Client's timeline. Provide reports on actual costs vs. estimate & identifying underlying reasons for any variance & resolutions, in particular highlight, challenge & resolve variance to latest plans. Records of deliveries (GRN's) are undertaken in a timely manner in accordance with both Anglian Water and Partner requirements as necessary. Ensure that all project team members (including site staff) understand the contractual arrangements in order to satisfy Client and Partner organisation requirements. Work with the integrated delivery team to assist with project and programme risk mitigation plans are considered, put in place and administered.

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours:

This job might be for you if you have:

A relevant degree in construction or commercial management Professional qualification eg. RIC, CIOB, ICE A thorough understanding of NEC3 forms of contract Experience of working in a complex matrix team environment An understanding of relevant construction and contract law Full UK driving licence Effective written and verbal communication, and organization/analytical skills.


Our ambition is to build a more inclusive environment. We are committed to celebrating and promoting diversity.


Here at SPA we are looking for extraordinary people who want to help create a place where everyone can thrive and where people are excited to be part of the team. So, whatever your background and however you identify, please apply if you think this role was made for you.

JN Bentley Benefits can be found in the booklet attached.