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Senior Quantity Surveyor


Job Location:

Edinburgh - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Operations

Job Summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley to deliver award winning projects. With an annual turnover surpassing 600 million Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.


As part of our appointment to Scottish Waters new Enterprise we deliver projects at sites across Scotland. Works will include major upgrades to treatment assets new and enhanced networks and resilience schemes that will benefit communities across the country.


25 years in the water sector


Over successive regulatory periods MMB has delivered a wide range of complex water and wastewater projects that directly support SR27 priorities including:


  • Enhancingresilience and service reliabilitythrough treatment works upgrades network improvements and resilience schemes
  • Supportingnet zero and climate adaptationvia low carbon design nature based solutions and environmental compliance projects
  • Enablingsustainable growthby delivering infrastructure that supports new development and protects existing communities
  • Drivingefficiency and affordabilitythrough integrated delivery innovation and collaborative planning
  • Maintaining a strong focus oncustomers communities and safetyacross everything we do


As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you will be involved throughout the entire project life cycle from early contractor involvement optioneering tender negotiation through to the design procurement construct commissioning and handover of schemes.


You will ensure that our projects are financially viable legally compliant and completed to the required standards.


Your role as Senior Quantity Surveyor includes:

  • Ensuring robust cost management processes are in place providing accurate and timely reports data and analysis to assist in commercial decisions.
  • Working closely with the delivery team to identify implement and monitor efficiency plans throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Actively challenge team members to drive best value for clients in project delivery.
  • Ensuring all project team members understand the contractual arrangements to meet client requirements.
  • Supporting our clients to maximise opportunities and mitigate risks to help deliver successful outcomes.
  • Influencing and advising on the contractual and commercial aspects of schemes to ensure robust project control.
  • Creating fostering and maintaining strong client relationships understanding client needs and ensuring clear communication at all times.
  • Providing guidance and support to junior commercial staff
  • Aspiration for development into management role in the future


What youll need:

  • Preferably a degree in Quantity Surveying Civil Engineering or related field
  • Experience and knowledge of NEC Contracts
  • A practical mindset good math skills the ability to solve problems and manage project finances.
  • Flexibility and adaptiveness to work in client environments to meet the needs of the projects
  • A valid driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across your operational region


Whats in it for you:

Alongside our significant training and development investment bespoke progression plan and support to achieve professional chartership we offer a wide range of financial lifestyle health and wellbeing benefits that you can tailor to your needs.


To view our full range of benefits please see the Bentley benefits brochure attached.


Required Experience:

Senior IC