Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Balfour Beatty plc; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working (up to 40% remote)

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension, share incentive plan

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor in the Northampton area to join our commercial team and help deliver key infrastructure projects.

Ideal candidates are recent Quantity Surveying graduates or final-year students with strong numerical and analytical skills and a proactive learning attitude. The role involves site office attendance, collaboration with teams, and travel to other offices as required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying is required.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities are expected.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to different offices are required.
• Desirable: prior construction/infrastructure exposure or industry placement.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial team in managing project costs and maximising value.
• Measure, record and value completed works in line with company procedures.
• Assist with cost reconciliation statements and commercial reporting.
• Gather and analyse construction cost data.
• Support procurement activities and documentation preparation.
• 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.

Skills

Quantity Surveying degree

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Driving licence

Travel to offices

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

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

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key 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 want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

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