Mott MacDonald
Expression of Interest - Quantity Surveyor
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Quantity Surveyor – Energy (Nuclear Decommissioning)
Location(s): Whitehaven, Warrington, UK Recruiter contact: Aoife Cullen
About Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy with over 20,000 employees across 50+ countries and 140+ offices around the world.
We deliver impactful solutions across industries like built environment, energy, water, environmental, transportation, health and care. Our performance and success are built on our people—collaboration, learning, and growth are at our core. As an employee-owned business, we benefit clients, communities, and employees alike, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone thrives.
About the Business Unit
Our Advisory & Programme Delivery (APD) unit delivers project, programme & commercial management (PPCM) services, providing bespoke solutions across sectors such as:
- Built environment
- Energy (nuclear, renewables, hydro, thermal, gas)
- Water & environmental services
- Transportation
- Health & care management
We support projects of any scale, up to £20bn, leveraging our expertise in: ✔ Programme management ✔ Project management ✔ Cost & project controls ✔ Contract administration ✔ Infrastructure finance, digital consulting, and more
Key focus area: Nuclear decommissioning—ensuring safe, compliant, and value-driven closure of nuclear facilities while advancing the low-carbon transition.
Role Overview
Owing to our growing energy portfolio, especially nuclear decommissioning, we are hiring a Quantity Surveyor in Whitehaven and Warrington.
This is a challenging and rewarding role, allowing you to contribute to highly regulated, technically complex, and financially significant projects. You will:
✅ Manage NEC4 contracts in nuclear decommissioning programmes ✅ Ensure cost control, commercial efficiency, and risk mitigation ✅ Work with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams ✅ Deliver value, enhance collaboration, and champion best practice
This opportunity is ideal for experienced professionals in cost management, commercial leadership, and contract administration who want to make a meaningful impact in the UK’s nuclear industry.
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Candidate Specification
Core Responsibilities
- Manage and administer NEC4 contracts, including compliance with project and governance requirements
- Handle contract variations efficiently to ensure timely agreements
- Oversee cost control, forecasting, and budget monitoring across high-complexity programmes
- Improve quality of cost forecasts and budget reliability
- Collaborate with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to meet project targets
- Ensure compliance with nuclear regulations, industry standards, and safety protocols
Requirements for the Role
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent experience)
- NEC ECC Accreditation & practical experience administering NEC4 contracts
- Membership or qualification pathway with a recognised professional body (e.g., MRICS)
- Previous work on technically complex infrastructure projects (preferably in nuclear, energy, utilities)
- Experience managing contract cash flow, governance, and change control
- Proficient in contract administration using CEMAR
- Strong background in cost control, estimating, and commercial reviews
- Competence in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, Access, PowerPoint)
- Practical hands-on experience administering NEC4 contracts (ECC/PSC)
Desirable Skills
✔ Experience with Thinkproject Contracts ✔ NEC4 Project Manager Accreditation ✔ Familiarity with nuclear decommissioning, waste management, or remediation
Security & Immigration Notice
Offers are dependent on meeting an appropriate security clearance level.
UK Visa Sponsorship Update: Mott MacDonald is not currently offering Skilled Worker visa sponsorship due to government policy changes. We welcome applications from candidates on all eligible visa routes (excluding sponsorship).
Why Join Mott MacDonald?
1. Agile & Inclusive Workplace
We champion flexibility, trust, and well-being with a hybrid work model allowing you to tailor your schedule to support client, team, and personal needs.
2. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At the heart of our culture: equal opportunities, individual expression, and an inclusive environment. We actively support underrepresented groups through our Advanced Employee Networks.
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3. Accessibility Support
We are committed to ensuring the recruitment process is accessible for all. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please reach out to: 📧 reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com
4. Benefits Package
Financial Wellbeing
✅ Pension match (up to 7% of contribution) ✅ Life insurance covering 4× basic salary (up to 6× with optional upgrade) ✅ Income protection and tailored absence support ✅ Flexible benefits (additional life assurance, critical illness, wage-saving options)
Employee Ownership
- No external investors—profits are shared directly with employees
- Performance bonuses linked to individual & group success
- Ownership opportunities with increasing stake as your career grows
- Open channels for direct engagement with senior leadership
Health & Wellbeing
✅ Comprehensive private medical insurance ✅ Health cash plan (covers everyday treatments) ✅ Peppy programme (free menopause support for all UK employees) ✅ Wellbeing resources tailored for you and your family
Work-Life Balance
✅ 33-35 days holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays), increasing to 35 after 5 years’ service ✅ Optional leave buy/sell scheme ✅ Employee discounts & savings schemes
Family & Career Support
✅ 26 weeks paid maternity & adoption leave ✅ Shared parental leave (paid up to 24 weeks at full rate) ✅ Paid paternity/partner leave (2 weeks) ✅ 5 additional caring days (2 paid) for individuals with significant responsibilities
Learning & Development
✅ Professional institution subscription (usually primary cost covered) ✅ Mentoring, training, and self-development initiatives ✅ Networking & professional growth opportunities
Community & Social Impact
✅ Join diverse groups, including LGBTQ+, gender, race, disability, and parent networks ✅ Engage in social outcomes programmes that support local and global communities
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