Quantity Surveyor - Transport

About Mott MacDonald

Mott MacDonald is a worldwide engineering, management, and development consultancy employing over 20,000 professionals across more than 140 offices in upwards of 50 countries. We tackle major global industries, executing impactful projects critical to the communities we serve. Our diverse and inclusive environment encourages personal growth, collaboration, and professional excellence.

Division Overview

The Advisory and Programme Delivery (APD) unit provides management services across sectors including Built Environment, Defence, Energy, Water, Transportation, Education, Health, and Care. The Ireland APD team is growing, with offices in Belfast, Dublin, Cork, and Galway, staffed by skilled project/programme managers, planners, commercial managers, and quantity surveyors.

Transportation Team & Vision

The transportation group leads and delivers wide-ranging transportation projects spanning Aviation, Highways, Rail, and Maritime sectors. By integrating project, programme and commercial management expertise, we partner deeply with clients to leverage Mott MacDonald’s global engineering and consultancy excellence. Our goal is to become a leading and trusted provider for major transportation projects internationally.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor, the Quantity Surveyor will assist in commercial management across various transportation projects. Responsibilities include managing budgets, reporting monthly financial variances, risk management, dispute resolution, commercial strategy guidance, subcontractor evaluation, assessment of compensation claims and monthly payments, conducting commercial audits, and mentoring junior staff.

Candidate Profile

Essential qualifications and skills:

• Degree-level education preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities, including report writing and presentations
• Capability to build and sustain effective relationships with clients, colleagues, stakeholders, and supply chains
• Adaptable approach to work demands and flexibility to travel to client locations and other company offices

Desirable experience and qualifications:

• Full Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Membership (MRICS) or working towards it
• Experience in cost planning within cost consultancy or multidisciplinary contexts
• Familiarity with contract administration, cost estimation and NEC contracts
• Previous involvement in transportation or highways projects is advantageous

Employment Conditions

Employment offers require successful acquisition of relevant Security Clearance.

Benefits

• Flexible working policies
• Pension contributions matched up to 7% of base salary
• Competitive leave entitlements
• Professional institution subscription paid annually
• Life insurance and income continuance schemes
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Company annual performance bonuses based on company results
• Cycle to Work scheme and Travel TaxSaver tickets
• Commitment to Continuing Professional Development with accreditation from Engineers Ireland
• Mentorship and career development support

Employee Ownership Model

• Fully employee-owned with no external investors, fostering a culture of shared success
• Employees have stakes and a voice in the business, sharing personal and group performance bonuses
• Career progression linked directly to ownership growth and influence
• Direct engagement channels with senior leadership for shaping company direction
• Senior roles offer immediate ownership pathway

Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility

The company is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusive employment practices ensuring fair opportunity and encouraging individual expression within the workplace. Support for applicants with disabilities or who require adjustments during recruitment is offered to enable best performance.

Working Arrangements

A hybrid working model promotes well-being, flexibility, and trust, allowing arrangements that best align with client, team, and personal needs.