Quantity Surveyor

Balfour Beatty plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

25 days annual leave

Up to 7% employer pension contribution

Family-friendly policies

Maternity/adoption leave

Paternity/partner leave

Membership fees paid

Training and progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Flexible working

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a delivery-focused Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team, supporting National Grid transmission and infrastructure projects across Doncaster Triangle, Norwich, North East ETP and more. You will drive commercial performance, risk management and accurate reporting through the project lifecycle.

Working with Commercial Managers and Project Teams, you will mentor juniors, manage subcontractor accounts, prepare payments, variations and final accounts while

Qualifications

• Experience working on National Grid, transmission, power or major infrastructure projects.
• Understanding of NEC contracts, change management and claims processes.
• Experience mentoring or supervising juniors or graduates.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial management of National Grid projects from commencement through to final account.
• Assist in maximising project margins, reducing unnecessary costs, and supporting cash collection activities.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, governance requirements, and commercial best practice.
• Support project teams in maintaining accurate commercial records and documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of applications for payment, invoices, and change control submissions.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and cost/value reconciliations in line with business requirements.
• Support the management and administration of subcontractor accounts, including payments, variations, and final accounts.
• Assist in identifying commercial opportunities and managing project risks.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and mentoring of Assistant Quantity Surveyors and graduates where appropriate.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Team mentoring

Education

Professional body membership (RICS/ICES/CIOB)

Job description

About the role

Due to continued growth across our National Grid portfolio, we are seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team. The role will support a range of high-profile transmission and infrastructure projects, including Doncaster Triangle, Norwich, North East ETP, and other strategic National Grid schemes.

Working closely with the Commercial Manager, Project Managers, and delivery teams, you will play a key role in maximising project profitability, managing commercial risk, and ensuring accurate financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

Whether you're looking for a full-time position, part-time role, job share or flexible working arrangement, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

• Support the commercial management of National Grid projects from commencement through to final account.
• Assist in maximising project margins, reducing unnecessary costs, and supporting cash collection activities.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, governance requirements, and commercial best practice.
• Support project teams in maintaining accurate commercial records and documentation.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of applications for payment, invoices, and change control submissions.
• Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and cost/value reconciliations in line with business requirements.
• Support the management and administration of subcontractor accounts, including payments, variations, and final accounts.
• Assist in identifying commercial opportunities and managing project risks.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and mentoring of Assistant Quantity Surveyors and graduates where appropriate.

Who we're looking for

• Working towards or membership of RICS, ICES, CIOB, or equivalent professional body.
• Experience working on National Grid, transmission, power, utilities, or major infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of compensation events, change management, and claims processes under NEC contracts.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary project environment.
• Previous mentoring or supervisory experience.

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 infrastructure that powers communities and strengthens economies.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary and car or *car allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Up to 7% employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly policies, including:
• Up to 28 weeks' full pay for maternity/adoption leave
• Up to 4 weeks' full pay for paternity/partner leave
• Professional membership fees paid
• Training, development and career progression opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Share incentive plan
• Volunteering leave and recognition schemes
• Flexible and smart working arrangements where the role allows

About us

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects. 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 To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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/ We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries