Quantity Surveyor Placement - Shifnal

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Quantity Surveyor Placement - Shifnal

MMBC is a region of Mott MacDonald group that brings together the design capability of Mott MacDonald and the construction expertise of JN Bentley to deliver award winning projects in the water, environment, energy, and industrial sectors. Across MM and JNB we have over 2,600 employees working together across the UK.  

Our placements last for 12 months where you will be responsible for the commercial aspects of our projects right from conception to design, construction, and completion of projects. You will help deliver projects that are high value and low cost to maximise efficiencies. 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Working with your senior QS you will manage all aspects of commercial and cost management of a project including paying subcontractors, raising notices, and completing cost to completes. 
• Ensure that proper records, including final accounts, are kept and maintained so financial information for audits and cost assurance is readily available. 
• Develop contract management skills, understanding the New Engineering Contract (NEC) and how change control works. 
• Promote our quality, cost, and efficiency strategy to ensure everyone is minimising costs and maximising value. 

 What we’re looking for: 

• You must be studying a full-time undergraduate degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, or a related field. 
• Keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy in all tasks. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders. 
• A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn. 

What’s in it for you: 

• Gain practical experience in quantity surveying. 
• You will work on projects that have a positive impact on the community whilst receiving mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals. 
• Develop your connections through our early careers professional network. 
• In addition to the bespoke training and development detailed above, you can access a huge variety of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave, health cash plan, high street discounts, access to our Early Career Professionals network and lots more to look after your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. 

Plus, if you have a successful placement year you could be offered a permanent role for when you finish your studies, as well as the potential for financial sponsorship to support you during your final year.

About JN Bentley

JN Bentley, Mott MacDonald Bentley and JBA Bentley provide services in the water sector and other UK engineering and construction markets. Working in close collaboration with our clients and supply chain, we deliver projects all the way from feasibility through to construction, commissioning, and handover - with a focus on providing great outcomes. 

We integrate inclusion and belonging, professional and personal development, and health and wellbeing into our business culture. We are committed to creating working environments on our sites and in our offices that enable our people to be at their very best, delivering brilliant outcomes for clients and each other.

We are passionate about what we do, making sustainable, positive differences to our clients, their customers, our communities and the environment by delivering projects we are all proud of. To do this, we need to cultivate a culture in which the most diverse groups of talented people are empowered to thrive.

We proactively consider social outcomes throughout the whole project lifecycle, delivering benefits to communities, not as an add-on service but as an integral part of our approach. We seek to promote local employment and the use of local skills; deliver equal opportunities; build relationships with local educational establishments and support early careers; collaborate with the local supply chain and small and medium enterprises; and promote a strong culture of sustainable development to ensure we deliver wider value to society. 

As a graduate and we will support you to achieve chartership through our development schemes. You will also be automatically enrolled into our bespoke Early Careers Development Programme; designed to enhance your works skills, expand your network and enrich your experience. 

As a placement student, make a great impression during your placement and you could be offered a permanent role for when you finished your studies, as well as the potential for financial sponsorship.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying.

How to apply

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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.