Managing Quantity Surveyor

Balfour Beatty; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor for a sustainability project. You will oversee costs and income, manage subcontractors, and ensure project success. The ideal candidate should have a BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying and relevant memberships. A proactive approach to leadership and excellent stakeholder management are crucial. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Attractive salary

25 days annual leave

Company car if applicable

Pension savings schemes

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage costs on large projects.
• Experienced in risk and opportunity management.
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage all costs and income for the project.
• Prepare Pricing documents and Bills of Quantities.
• Report commercial progress to senior management.

Skills

Cost management

Risk analysis

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB

Tools

MS Excel

Cost management software

Job description

About the role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world's most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first‑of‑a‑kind fully integrated gas‑fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK's first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Managing Quantity Surveyor to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

What you’ll be doing

Very experienced QS who manages all costs and income relating on a large building and civil engineering project or on a number of smaller ones, from the initial calculations to the final figures. Will have significant experience in minimising the costs of a project and enhancing value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality. Typically, they will have a track record of managing a commercial team and be a Chartered Member of the RICS, ICES or CIOB, and a mentor to other commercial staff on their journey to becoming professionally qualified. They will maintain their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Financial

Manages all costs and income within their area of responsibility.

Organisational

Direct reports could include all lower grades of the commercial team.

Interfaces Internal

Commercial and wider Project Team.

External

Subcontractors and Customers.

Governance

• Has a good knowledge of and adheres to the Company's governance requirements maximises LEAN/digital opportunities.

Commercial Management and Administration

• Ability to mitigate potentially damaging commercially situations
• Applies principles of cost management & elemental cost analysis including life cycle implications where required
• Effectively manages Subcontractors and wider supply chain
• Recognises and understands cost sensitive areas
• Manage the preparation of Pricing documents, Activity Schedules, Bills of Quantities and Target Costs
• Risk and opportunity analysis and management
• Undertakes benchmarking exercises & sets / monitors Performance indicators (KPI)
• Reviews progress of the project against the various programmes
• Preparation of delay and disruption programmes
• Monitors & controls critical elements of the process
• Effectively reviews and reports commercial progress and performance as well as managing accurate out‑turn cost predictions
• Identifies & communicates threats to budget & programme

Customer/Change Management

• Report and explain the commercial progress to senior project staff
• Cost Planning and pre‑contract cost control
• Manages commercial aspects with Customer and Stakeholders for their area of responsibility
• Advising and contractual matters and formulating correspondence

Procurement

• Manages procurement identifying and mitigating procurement risks and optimising opportunities
• Evaluate and negotiate complex tenders including Subcontractors and suppliers

Development, Recruitment and Retention

• Recruitment and management of HR/People aspects for direct and indirect reports (PDRs etc)

Who we’re looking for

The following qualifications or their equivalent are essential:

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying
• Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB (or working towards)
• CSCS Card (Professional Qualified Person)

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some of our key benefits are:

• An attractive/negotiated salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company car if applicable
• Pension savings schemes
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme
• Discretionary annual salary reviews

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large‑scale projects safely and successfully.

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

We are 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/