Lead Quantity Surveyor: Utilities & Highways

Balfour Beatty's Highways; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading highways construction company in Colchester is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor for their £1.2 billion Lower Thames Crossing project. The role involves leading commercial management, managing utilities, and supporting complex infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates should have a BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying, relevant memberships, and significant experience in civil engineering. The position offers an attractive salary, flexibility, and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Attractive / negotiated salary

25 days annual leave

Company car

Pension savings schemes

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Proven background in managing utilities on major highways and infrastructure projects.
• Experience with NEC contracts and knowledge of change/claims management.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial and cost management functions for the project.
• Manage subcontract administration for utility works.
• Monitor costs, valuations, and change control.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB

Job description

A leading highways construction company in Colchester is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor for their £1.2 billion Lower Thames Crossing project. The role involves leading commercial management, managing utilities, and supporting complex infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates should have a BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying, relevant memberships, and significant experience in civil engineering. The position offers an attractive salary, flexibility, and numerous employee benefits.