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Mott MacDonald

Principal Quantity Surveyor

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Job Description

Role Overview

We are hiring a Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong commercial, contractual, and technical skills. You will work closely with client teams on complex infrastructure projects in the UK, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the pre-contract tender process, including assessment, clarifications, and recommendation reporting.
  • Provide robust, risk-adjusted cost estimates aligned with scope.
  • Contribute to procurement strategies and manage commercial inputs.
  • Administer NEC3/4 ECC contracts (Option A, C, or E).
  • Oversee budget and cost control, proactively identifying solutions.
  • Produce accurate commercial reports and dashboards.
  • Manage project risks with clear mitigation plans.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Support internal business development activities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
  • Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience.
  • Strong NEC3/4 ECC contract knowledge (Options A, C, or E).
  • Experience in pre- and post-contract project management.
  • Proficiency with contract management tools (e.g., CEMAR).
  • Strong stakeholder and communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel to client offices (occasional overnight stays).
  • Good command of Microsoft Excel.

Desirable Skills

  • Chartered Surveyor (MRICS or equivalent).
  • Knowledge of CostX, Power BI, or SharePoint.
  • Experience in cost consultancy or similar client-facing roles.
  • Background in residential, mixed-use, or transportation projects.
  • Skills in data analysis and presentation.

What We Offer (as per company policy)

  • Agile and safe working environment
  • Competitive annual leave and sick leave
  • Group incentive scheme
  • Life, medical, and accident insurance
  • Global career mobility and knowledge-sharing
  • Exposure to digital innovation and tools
  • Strong focus on diversity, equality, and inclusion
  • Flexible working supported by trust and accountability

Role Category: Construction Engineering

Department: Construction & Site Engineering

Industry Type: Engineering & Construction

Education:

  • UG: Any Graduate
  • PG: Any Postgraduate

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Job 1: Project Engineer – Traffic Signals

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Industry Type: Engineering & Construction

Department: Construction & Site Engineering

Role Category: Construction Engineering

Company Overview

Mott MacDonald is a global, employee-owned consultancy with over 17,000 professionals delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions in 150 countries. We value diversity, inclusion, and agile work environments.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers and designers.
  • Oversee project lifecycle from design to delivery, ensuring budget, quality, and time goals are met.
  • Provide technical leadership in traffic signalling design.
  • Act as a technical expert and engage with clients and contractors.
  • Handle traffic modelling, signalling, and controller programming.
  • Participate in internal and client meetings, recruitment, and business development.
  • Contribute to proposal writing and budgeting.
  • Foster a positive team culture and collaborative environment.


Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Civil Engineering.
  • 12+ years of experience in traffic signals design.
  • Member of a recognized professional institution, working towards chartership.


Essential Skills

  • Prior experience in traffic signals engineering (preferably UK standards).
  • Experience with LinSig, AutoCAD, KeySignals, UTC/SCOOT, and MOVA.
  • Ability to prepare studies, reports, and timing plans.
  • Strong command of Microsoft Office.
  • Experience in 3D design, BIM, and common data environments.


Desirable Skills

  • Programming traffic signal controllers and signal modes.
  • Working with international teams.


Benefits

  • Agile and safe work environment
  • Competitive leave and sick policies
  • Incentive schemes and insurance (life, medical, workmen's compensation)
  • Global career opportunities
  • Exposure to digital transformation
  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Education:

  • UG: Any Graduate
  • PG: Any Postgraduate

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About Company

We are an engineering, development and management consultancy and one of the largest wholly employee-owned firms of our kind. We plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings and wider infrastructure that is integral to people's daily lives. Our core strength is using our expertise to overcome complex challenges to deliver benefits for our clients and the communities they serve.

Job ID: 111112963