Managing Quantity Surveyor

Balfour Beatty plc; Grays; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

25 days annual leave

Pension savings schemes

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor for the Lower Thames Crossing project in Grays, England. This role involves leading commercial and cost management functions, monitoring costs, and collaborating with various teams to ensure project success.

The ideal candidate will have strong commercial acumen, significant civil engineering experience, and relevant qualifications such as a BSc in Quantity Surveying. Benefits include a competitive salary, company car, and 25 days annual leave.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Proven background in managing utilities on major highways.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of NEC contracts

Commercial acumen

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB

Tools

Cost management software

Job description

About The Role

The Balfour Beatty Highways business has a terrific opportunity for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join an £1.2b Lower Thames Crossing project. The LTC is one of the UK’s most significant infrastructure projects, a new road connecting Kent and Essex via a tunnel beneath the River Thames and aiming to be the greenest road ever built in the UK.

What you'll be doing

• Has a good knowledge of and adheres to the Company’s governance requirements maximises LEAN/digital opportunities.
• Commercial Management and Administration
• Lead commercial and cost management functions for the project, reporting directly to the Senior Commercial Manager.
• Manage subcontract administration for utility works and associated packages.
• Monitor costs, valuations, and change control, with a strong focus on utility interfaces, risk management, and forecasting.
• Collaborate with design, construction, and client teams to identify risks, resolve disputes, and ensure timely approvals with utility companies.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to a team of Quantity Surveyors, ensuring consistent processes and high-quality commercial outputs.
• Support programme delivery by aligning commercial management with technical and construction activities, especially in complex utility corridors.
• Prepare and present commercial reports, cost/value reconciliations, and risk registers for senior management and client reviews.

Who we're looking for

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying
• Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB (or working towards)
• CSCS Card (Professional Qualified Person)
• Significant experience in civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Proven background in managing utilities on major highways or infrastructure projects, including liaison with statutory undertakers.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience with NEC contracts and robust knowledge of change/claims management.
• Ability to lead a team and work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi stakeholder environment

Benefits

• An attractive / negotiated salary
• 42 core base hours per week
• Company car
• 25 days annual leave
• Pension savings schemes
• A whole host of other BB staff employee benefits
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Scores of other Balfour Beatty opportunities available via our portal

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful workplace. We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people with disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment.

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all.