Quantity Surveyor - Major Infrastructure, Remote/Flexible

Balfour Beatty plc; Grays; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working up to 40% remote

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is delivering the Lower Thames Crossing project and is seeking a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to join the team on this £1.2 billion contract. You will measure, value and manage costs across the project lifecycle, work with the supply chain and project teams, and ensure accurate reporting and commercial integrity to support deadlines and value delivery.

This role offers smart working options, a competitive benefits package and the chance to contribute to one of the

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience managing costs across building, civil engineering or construction-related projects.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to organise information and make sound commercial decisions.
• Good understanding of cost engineering, estimating, procurement and commercial reporting.
• Confident communication with project teams, customers and supply chain partners.
• Collaborative, achievement-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
• Working towards or holding professional membership with RICS, ICES or CIOB desirable.

Responsibilities

• Measuring, recording and valuing works in line with agreed rules and project requirements.
• Preparing and interpreting specifications, drawings, Bills of Quantities and schedules of rates.
• Supporting estimates from first principles, including net and gross estimates.
• Reviewing project programmes and planning commercial activity to meet milestones.
• Collating cost and value information and preparing cost reconciliation statements.
• Supporting procurement activity, including gathering requirements and managing documentation.
• Working with subcontractors to measure works, agree valuations and support commercial management.
• Using company systems to maintain accurate commercial records and provide reliable reporting.

Skills

Cost management

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

RICS ICES CIOB membership

Education

BSc/MSc Quantity Surveying

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is delivering the Lower Thames Crossing project and is seeking a commercially minded Quantity Surveyor to join the team on this £1.2 billion contract. You will measure, value and manage costs across the project lifecycle, work with the supply chain and project teams, and ensure accurate reporting and commercial integrity to support deadlines and value delivery.

This role offers smart working options, a competitive benefits package and the chance to contribute to one of the