Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Balfour Beatty plc; Northampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

40% remote working

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Living Places is looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support our commercial team in delivering infrastructure projects. The role is based in Wellingborough, Northampton with a requirement to attend the office at least one day per week and travel to other office locations as needed.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Quantity Surveying graduate or final year student to gain hands-on experience across cost management, procurement, commercial administration and

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying (essential).
• Strong numerical and analytical skills required.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities expected.
• Proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and development.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel between offices.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial team in managing project costs and maximising value.
• Measure, record and value completed works per company procedures.
• Assist with cost reconciliation statements and commercial reporting.
• Gather and analyse construction cost data.
• Support procurement activities and prepare procurement documentation.
• Assist with subcontractor measurement, valuations and agreements.
• Support weekly and monthly works programmes.
• Use company systems to manage project and commercial information.
• Maintain accurate records and project documentation.
• Collaborate with operational and commercial teams to deliver projects.

Skills

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent communication and organising

Proactive learning mindset

Team player

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to travel to different off

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

About The Role

Location: Your contractual base will be Wellingborough, Northampton, and you will be required to attend the office a minimum of one day per week, with travel to other office locations as required.

Kick-start Your Quantity Surveying Career with Balfour Beatty

At Balfour Beatty, we deliver the infrastructure that supports communities across the UK. We are seeking a motivated and ambitious Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team and support the successful delivery of our projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Quantity Surveying graduate or someone in the final stages of their degree looking to develop their career within a leading infrastructure business. You'll work alongside experienced commercial professionals, gaining hands‑on experience across cost management, procurement, commercial administration and project delivery.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting the commercial team in managing project costs and maximising value.
• Measuring, recording and valuing completed works in accordance with company procedures.
• Assisting with the preparation of cost reconciliation statements and commercial reporting.
• Gathering and analysing construction cost data.
• Supporting procurement activities, including the preparation and collation of procurement documentation.
• Assisting with subcontractor measurement, valuations and agreements.
• Supporting weekly and monthly works programmes.
• Using company systems to manage project and commercial information.
• Maintaining accurate records and project documentation.
• Working closely with operational and commercial teams to support successful project delivery.

Who we're looking for

Essential

• Degree in Quantity Surveying.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach to learning and development.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to travel to different offices.

Desirable

• Previous construction, infrastructure or engineering industry experience.
• Understanding of the role and responsibilities of a Quantity Surveyor.
• Industry placement, internship or relevant work experience.
• Working towards professional membership with RICS, CIOB or ICES.
• Knowledge of commercial management and procurement processes.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Benefits

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About Us

Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and 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. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [e-mail]