Quantity Surveyor - Warrington

Sccsinternational; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Balvac, part of Balfour Beatty, is seeking a permanent Quantity Surveyor to support structural concrete repair, strengthening and refurbishment projects. The role is based in Warrington with hybrid working and occasional site visits to Derby and Leeds.

You will manage commercial and contractual work across multiple projects, including forecasts, budgets, changes, payment applications and cash flow, while maintaining reporting systems and monitoring final cost.

Qualifications

• Previous quantity surveying experience with a relevant BSc or MSc.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts, procurement and tendering.
• Civil engineering or infrastructure background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare forecasts and manage budgets across multiple projects.
• Process changes, payment applications and monitor cash flow.
• Maintain reporting systems and track final costs.
• Administer subcontract tenders and subcontract accounts.
• Coordinate with customers, subcontractors and operations staff.

Skills

Forecasting

Budgeting

Contract administration

Payment applications

Cash flow management

Stakeholder management

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

MSc in Quantity Surveying

Tools

NEC Contracts

Subcontract Tendering

Reporting systems

Job description

Balvac, part of Balfour Beatty, is seeking a permanent Quantity Surveyor for structural concrete repair, strengthening and refurbishment work. The posting is headed Warrington and describes hybrid working, normally with two office days each week. It also identifies Derby and Leeds as commercial-office options, with site visits as required.

The surveyor will manage commercial and contractual work across several projects, covering activities before and after contract award.

Duties include:

• forecasts
• budgets
• changes
• payment applications
• cash flow

The role maintains reporting systems, monitors the expected final cost, administers subcontract tenders and accounts, and contributes to project reviews and monthly reports. Contact with customers, subcontractors and operational colleagues forms part of the work. Applicants need previous quantity-surveying experience and a relevant BSc or MSc.

The advert requires knowledge of construction law, NEC contracts, procurement and tendering, together with experience administering subcontracts. Civil engineering, concrete repair and infrastructure backgrounds are preferred, although wider construction experience is welcomed. Professional membership is desirable.