Senior Quantity Surveyor

About the role

Amazing infrastructure isn’t the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Regional Civils team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor to work site based on an exciting Project and you can build something to be proud of. We welcome applications from all backgrounds by embracing diversity and inclusion. Where possible we can provide a range of options working from a range of national offices and flexibility.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you will:

Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with standard company HSE procedures and work instructions
In conjunction with the relevant Project Management team member(s), be accountable for the profitability of the project(s), and develop an appropriate commercial strategy for the project(s) to ensure delivery of required margins
Contribute to the management and maintenance of a contract cost reporting system ensuring all financial information is managed and up-to-date and tracked with budget/tender allowances, commitments and deviations highlighted and managed
With other members of the team, produce and provide accurate forecasts of project cost to completion and final value
Continually monitor projected costs to completion in line with budget
Ensure that necessary interface information between customers, sub-contractors and other departments is provided in a timely manner
Monitor cash flow and valuation plan, ensuring applications are made correctly and in a timely manner
Ensure contract variations are identified, valued and turned into agreed variation orders with the customer in a timely manner
Assist in ensuring effective records are maintained to support claims and that

applications for payment for variations are issued in a timely manner
Manage the subcontract tender process, including the selection of sub-contractors and provision of all relevant contract and schedule documentation
Ensure that subcontracts are placed in an appropriate manner to step down appropriate responsibilities from the Main Contract
Ensure that each sub-contractor’s account is managed strictly in accordance with their terms and conditions
Ensure that any insurance claims are notified in accordance with CSUK requirements and that appropriate data is compiled for insurance claims
Assist the Project Management team member(s) in arranging and undertaking project reviews and issue of associated reports
Provide accurate monthly reporting of cost and value on the project(s) in line with the Company’s reporting process
Ensure compliance with BMS and Group Minimum Commercial Expectations
Where appropriate and where used on the specified project, utilise BIM to support progress monitoring, provide commercial reporting and incorporate information to support change management, variations orders and encourage all sub-contractors/supply chain members to integrate their work into BIM
Live the Balfour Beatty Values
Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm.

Who we're looking for

Personal Qualities and Experience:

Previous experience in Quantity Surveying, some of which should have been obtained within a relevant business environment
A valid CSCS card are required
Membership of a relevant professional body and/or relevant professional qualification is desirable, such as InstCES/RICS
Sound working knowledge of construction and contract law and various forms of Conditions of Contract
Detailed knowledge and understanding of tendering and procurement processes
Knowledge of construction techniques on particular projects
Ability to apply the knowledge and principles of commercial management to construction projects
Working knowledge of basic plant, equipment and materials
Knowledge and understanding of sub-contracting principles, together with the ability to draft and administer sub contracts
Ability to implement procedures to quantify and cost construction works, including the use of appropriate standard methods of measurement
Understanding of the requirements to provide and obtain Insurance, Bonds and Warranties
Proficiency in administration, writing, numeracy, IT and MS Office
Proven ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Enthusiasm and results focus, together with an ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
Effective negotiation skills - both with internal and external customers.

Why work for us

If you’re inspired by the chance to grow like never before through meaningful work, join us as a Senior Quantity Surveyor. As well as benefits that include a share plan, pension, recognition scheme, employee assistance programme and generous annual and volunteering leave, you’ll be safe, seen, heard and respected throughout your career with us. Apply now.

About us

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace.  Through our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  Our Smart Working policy enables employees to work flexibly where operationally possible, and we would be happy to explore this with you. 

To find out more about our Value Everyone D&I Strategy and Action Plan, visit our website at   

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with disabled people and people with long-term health conditions, to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. 

Further information about Disability Confident can be found at