Managing Quantity Surveyor

Balfour Beatty plc; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

Remote up to 40%

25 days annual leave

Pension

Job summary

Balfour Beatty - Energy in Peterhead, Scotland, seeks a Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery of the ASTI Project, a landmark energy infrastructure programme that strengthens Scotland’s grid and supports a cleaner, more resilient future.

You’ll manage a small team of QS, shape the commercial strategy, control costs, forecast cash flow and final accounts, and collaborate with stakeholders to protect margins and reduce risk on a national-scale project.

Qualifications

• Substantial quantity surveying experience in construction or infrastructure.
• Proven track record of managing commercial performance on complex projects.
• Strong understanding of margin, risk, cash flow, forecasting and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial leadership across the project with strong contractual control and robust governance.
• Lead and develop Quantity Surveying staff across the project.
• Oversee cost reporting, forecasting, cash flow, valuations and final accounts.
• Manage subcontract procurement, accounts and commercial performance.
• Identify and agree variations with the customer and support commercial decision making.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial leadership

Contract administration

CSCS card

Education

RICS/CIOB/ICE membership

Job description

About the role

Job Title: Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location: Peterhead, Scotland

Company: Balfour Beatty - Energy

Project: ASTI Project

Role: Permanent | Commercial | Major Infrastructure

Shape the commercial success of one of Scotland’s most significant energy infrastructure projects.

Balfour Beatty is looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join the team in Peterhead, supporting the delivery of the ASTI Project - a major programme helping strengthen Scotland’s energy network and support the transition to a cleaner, more resilient future.

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced commercial leader who wants to take ownership of project performance, lead a team, and play a key role on a nationally important infrastructure scheme.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you’ll provide commercial leadership across the project, ensuring strong contractual control, accurate reporting, effective cost management and robust commercial governance.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and supporting Quantity Surveying staff across the project
• Developing and delivering the commercial strategy to protect margin and manage risk
• Overseeing cost reporting, forecasting, cash flow, valuations and final accounts
• Managing subcontract procurement, subcontract accounts and commercial performance
• Identifying, valuing and agreeing variations with the customer
• Supporting project reviews, reporting and commercial decision-making
• Ensuring compliance with Balfour Beatty’s commercial processes, BMS and Group Minimum Commercial Expectations
• Maintaining a relentless focus on Zero Harm, sustainability and Balfour Beatty values

The role profile highlights that this position is responsible for commercial and contractual control, managing a small team of Quantity Surveyors, and guiding project teams on all commercial matters.

Who we're looking for

We’re looking for a commercially astute Managing Quantity Surveyor who can lead from the front, influence stakeholders and create a strong, collaborative commercial team.

You’ll bring:

• Substantial Quantity Surveying experience within a relevant construction or infrastructure environment
• Proven experience managing commercial performance on complex projects
• Strong understanding of margin, risk, cash flow, forecasting and contract administration
• Experience leading, influencing and developing commercial teams
• A valid CSCS card
• Professional membership or qualification such as RICS, CIOB, ICE or similar would be desirable

Why join Balfour Beatty?

• This is more than a commercial role. It’s a chance to be part of a project that will leave a lasting legacy for Scotland’s energy future.
• You’ll be joining a business that can offer:
• Major project exposure on nationally important infrastructure
• Career development across one of the UK’s leading construction and infrastructure businesses
• The opportunity to lead, mentor and influence a high-performing commercial team
• A culture focused on safety, collaboration, sustainability and doing the right thing

Ready to make your mark?

• Join Balfour Beatty in Peterhead and help deliver the commercial success of the ASTI Project.

Professional and personal development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.

We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We’re proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10* approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.

*70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.

For further information about Balfour Beatty Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland - You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section

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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.

Why join us?

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

From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.

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 adjustments.

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