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Expression of Interest - Senior Quantity Surveyor
Civil Nuclear & Decommissioning Senior Quantity Surveyor – Warrington & Whitehaven, UK
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. Known for innovation and societal impact, we thrive on cultivating a culture that enables our people to excel.
Inspired by a proudly employee-owned ethos, we deliver excellence through collaboration, learning, and growth—offering boundless opportunities for career development, whether as a subject matter expert or through cross-disciplinary roles.
About the Business Unit: Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD)
APD combines project management, programme delivery, and advisory services across diverse sectors including:
- Built environment
- Energy
- Water & environmental
- Transportation
- Health & care
From £20bn infrastructure projects, we employ tailored solutions—bridging expertise in programme management, project controls, digital consulting, and health & care—supporting clients across their full lifecycle needs.
Civil Nuclear & Decommissioning Focus
Mott MacDonald leads projects in nuclear energy, focusing particularly on civil nuclear decommissioning—partnering with regional site licence companies, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), and Tier 1 contractors.
Our teams drive safe, cost-effective, and compliant nuclear decommissioning in high-hazard environments, including West Cumbria’s decommissioning hub, while aligning with the UK’s net-zero ambitions.
The Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Overarching Responsibilities
This is a pivotal leadership role within the commercial function, overseeing complex nuclear decommissioning programmes at their core. Your contributions will:
- Strategic commercial planning: Develop robust cost management strategies and NEC-led commercial governance.
- Risk management: Mitigate high-stakes risks within highly regulated environments.
- Stakeholder advisory: Serve as a trusted commercial advisor to clients and internal leadership.
- Team empowerment: Mentor junior commercial team members and drive professional development.
- Continuous improvement: Ensure enhanced commercial practices across all managed programmes.
Key Responsibilities
Programme and contract leadership:
- Lead NEC3/NEC4 contract management, adhering to project governance requirements.
- Oversee contract variations, ensuring compliance and value delivery.
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Cost and financial oversight:
- Forecast, budget, and reporting at both project- and programme-level accuracy.
- Value construction and decommissioning works, maintaining transparency.
Client support & development:
- Advise clients on strategic decision-making, public policy impacts, and commercial assurance.
- Implement value engineering to demonstrate enhanced cost efficiency.
Risk & compliance: Manage compliance with nuclear regulations, industry standards, and safe commercial practices.
- Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to meet programme KPIs.
Capability development:
- Mentor junior commercial staff, promoting professional growth.
Candidate Specification
Essential
- Degree or equivalent qualification in: quantity surveying, construction management, or related discipline.
- Significant experience in quantity surveying/commercial management, within major infrastructure or energy projects.
- Chartered status (MRICS) or working towards (with notable progress).
- NEC ECC accreditations with in-depth, senior experience managing NEC3/NEC4 contracts.
- Expertise in cost control, forecasting, and valuation across full project lifecycles.
- Demonstrated governance in contract administration, particularly within highly regulated environments (e.g., nuclear/energy sectors).
- Contract cashflow, change control, and commercial risk experience at scale.
Compliance & application:
- Hands-on CEMAR administration experience.
Soft skills & tools:
- Stakeholder management with an ability to influence clients and contractors.
- Strong command of Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint.
- Practical experience with NEC ECC and/or PSC contract administration.
Desirable
- Experience in civil nuclear or decommissioning at sites like NDA estate or Sellafield.
- NEC Project Manager accreditations.
- Experience providing portfolio-level commercial insights.
- Mentoring junior commercial staff.
Security Clearance Requirement
Offers for this role are dependent on Security Clearance clearance.
Workplace Benefits
Financial Wellbeing
- Pension contributions matched between 4.5%–7% (with options for higher allocations).
- Income protection plus absence/return-to-work support for long-term illness.
- Flexible benefits including:
- Additional life assurance (up to 6x salary)
- Critical illness cover
- Payroll savings
- Will-writing discounts
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Employee Ownership
- Direct stake in Mott MacDonald: No external shareholders—shared success with real ownership.
- Performance bonuses aligning with career growth.
- Participatory leadership structure, connecting employees to strategy development.
Health & Wellbeing
- Private medical insurance.
- Health cash plan for everyday medical costs.
- Free menopause support via Peppy.
- Full neonatal wellness programme covering dependents.
Holistic Improvement
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33–35 days holiday, 35+ after 5 years (with optional flexibility in payroll schemes).
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Family & Carer Enhanced Leave:
- Paid maternity/adoption leave: 26 weeks at full pay.
- Paid paternity/partner leave: 2 weeks.
- Shared parental leave: Up to 24 weeks at full pay.
- 5 days of additional leave for carers (2 paid days).
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Professional development and training subsidies.
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Chartered Institution membership subscriptions fully covered.
Net Knowledge & Culture
- Mott MacDonald Networks: Advanced employee networks supporting diversity (e.g., LGBTQ+, gender, racial harmony).
- Community impact programmes part of our corporate social responsibility.
Inclusive & Supportive Workplace
- Agile working: Trust-driven hybrid policy—tailored to your optimal productivity balance.
- Disability support: Reasonable adjustments available for all stages of recruitment.
- Respectful Equalities focus: Commitment to an environment where everyone feels valued.
Work Pattern & Additional Details
- Location: Warrington (GB) or Whitehaven (GB)
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Hours: Full-time
- Discipline: Cost & Quantity Surveying
- Role Reference: 15396
Equal Opportunity Notice
Applicants are encouraged to apply irrespective of age, disability, ethnic origin, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy & maternity, religion/race/belief, sex/orientation.
Shared Team Spirit
Join a team that values ingenuity, integrity, and societal investment. At Mott MacDonald—“people are the driving force—be inspired, thrive, and shape tomorrow with us.
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Note: Visa Sponsorship
Mott MacDonald does not currently extend Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, but continues to welcome applicants on eligible routes. Please review UK government websites for further details.
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