Quantity Surveyor

Balfour Beatty plc; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Company car

Pension scheme (employer contributions

Learning opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a capable Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding Commercial team within Power T&D. The role supports major substation projects and offers hybrid working with a comprehensive benefits package.

We welcome both full-time and part-time applications, recognising flexible working arrangements. Join a sector-leading team delivering critical UK energy infrastructure and opportunities for professional growth toward chartership.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in construction, utilities, infrastructure or engineering.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing to a wider team.

Responsibilities

• Managing project costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Procuring and managing supply chain partners and subcontractors.
• Measuring, recording and valuing work in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Preparing cost reconciliations, forecasts and commercial reports.
• Reviewing project programmes and aligning commercial activities to delivery plans.
• Supporting customer and stakeholder relationships across your area of responsibility.
• Managing subcontractor valuations, payments and final accounts.
• Collating and analysing cost and value information to support decision-making.
• Supporting effective commercial governance and compliance processes.
• Contributing to the development and mentoring of junior commercial team members.
• Continuing your professional development and progressing towards chartership, where applicable.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Independent worker

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team. Due to continued growth and an exciting pipeline of new projects, Balfour Beatty Power T&D is seeking an experienced commercial professional to become part of our expanding Commercial team.

One of the projects within our portfolio is the Birkhill Wood Substation development

a key project supporting the reinforcement and resilience of the electricity network. Working as part of the commercial team, you will help deliver critical infrastructure that enables the UK's transition to a low-carbon future while supporting the growing demand for secure and sustainable energy.

We welcome both full-time and part-time applications, recognising that the right person for the role may be seeking greater flexibility in how they work.

What you'll be doing

• Managing project costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
• Procuring and managing supply chain partners and subcontractors.
• Measuring, recording and valuing work in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Preparing cost reconciliations, forecasts and commercial reports.
• Reviewing project programmes and aligning commercial activities to delivery plans.
• Supporting customer and stakeholder relationships across your area of responsibility.
• Managing subcontractor valuations, payments and final accounts.
• Collating and analysing cost and value information to support decision-making.
• Supporting effective commercial governance and compliance processes.
• Contributing to the development and mentoring of junior commercial team members.
• Continuing your professional development and progressing towards chartership, where applicable.

Who we're looking for

We’re looking for commercially focused professionals who enjoy working collaboratively and are keen to develop their careers within a growing infrastructure business.

Essential

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience).
• Previous commercial experience within construction, utilities, infrastructure or engineering.
• Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team.

Desirable

• Progress towards, or membership of, RICS, ICES or CIOB.
• Experience working within infrastructure, utilities, power or civil engineering sectors.
• Understanding of NEC contracts.
• Strong focus on delivering results and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of the wider infrastructure and utilities market.

Why work for us

• Competitive Salary
• 37.5 hours Monday to Friday
• Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
• Company car
• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
• Employee assistance programme

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: [e-mail]