Quantity Surveyor

Balfour Beatty; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their Commercial team in Peterborough. This role involves cost management, value maximization, and compliance oversight within a collaborative delivery team. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in cost management and relevant educational backgrounds, aiming to drive industry standards in the water sector.

Benefits

Flexible working options

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension scheme

Share incentive plans

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in cost management required.
• Degree (or equivalent) in engineering/management beneficial.
• Strong understanding of construction processes and safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of commercial and cost management.
• Implement cost management processes and support commercial decisions.
• Collaborate with project teams on efficiency plans.

Skills

Cost Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Commercial Awareness

Education

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Management

Job description

About the role

Quantity Surveyor - Balfour Beatty (@one Alliance)

@one Alliance is a collaboration between Anglian Water and seven industry-leading partners: Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO. We deliver over half of Anglian Water's capital investment program.

As we enter AMP8, our most ambitious Asset Management Period, we are preparing for our largest project yet. This is a unique opportunity to drive industry change, set global standards, and foster career growth. We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team on this journey of excellence within the Water Non-Infrastructure sector.

As a Quantity Surveyor in the @one Alliance, you will act as the commercial conscience of the integrated delivery team, providing support to both the management and on-site teams. Your responsibilities include controlling costs, maximizing value, minimizing liabilities, and ensuring quality and safety standards. You will also oversee compliance with Alliance and Anglian Water governance procedures.

What you'll be doing

Key responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of commercial and cost management for projects assigned by the Project Commercial Manager.
• Implement robust cost management processes with accurate and timely reporting and analysis to support commercial decisions.
• Ensure all project team members understand contractual arrangements to meet client and partner requirements.
• Collaborate with the delivery team to identify, implement, and monitor efficiency plans throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain proper records, including final accounts, for audits and cost assurance.

Who we're looking for

Skills, experience, and behaviors:

• Extensive experience in cost management.
• A degree (or equivalent) in engineering, management, or a related discipline is beneficial.
• A passion for pursuing a career in Commercial Management.
• Deep knowledge of construction and safety, with the confidence to challenge processes and improve commercial practices.

If you're passionate about a career in Commercial Management and want to make a significant impact in an industry-leading alliance, apply today!

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports the economy and communities.

Benefits include:

• Flexible working options, including staggered hours and up to 40% remote work where applicable.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro-rata).
• Family-friendly policies, including paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Pension, share incentive plans, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.

About us

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams provide technical solutions across the electricity grid, from design to maintenance, supporting major power projects across the UK.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion as key to our success. Our initiatives aim to build an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. For more information, visit our diversity and inclusion page.

We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE. We are committed to supporting armed forces personnel, veterans, and reservists, and are a Gold Award holder in the MoD Employer Recognition Scheme. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, committed to removing barriers for applicants with disabilities.

If you have feedback on our recruitment process, please contact us at: [e-mail].