Remote-Friendly Lead Quantity Surveyor - Net Zero Project

Balfour Beatty plc; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension

Flexible working

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on major projects, including the NZT programme. The role offers flexible locations (Leeds, Newcastle or Teesside) with a typical 3 on-site / 2 remote pattern.

You will manage cost, forecasts, subcontract procurement and contract administration; mentor junior QS; ensure governance and LEAN practices. Candidates should hold a Quantity Surveying degree, be chartered or working towards it, hold a CSCS

Qualifications

• Experience on major projects in construction or civil infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 Option E and cost reimbursable contracts.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC).
• Proven cost control, forecasting and reporting skills.
• Leadership of junior QS and mentoring responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of project packages, controlling costs and value.
• Prepare and review tender docs, estimates, forecasts and cost reports.
• Manage subcontract procurement, negotiations and contract admin.
• Maintain client, stakeholder and supply chain relationships.
• Oversee variations and compensation events; manage change processes.
• Support procurement strategies and constructability reviews.
• Produce commercial reports and financial reconciliations.
• Mentor Assistant, Graduate and Trainee QS.
• Ensure governance, LEAN and digital working practices.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Education

BSc/MSc Quantity Surveying

Chartered status / working towards

CSCS card

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activities on major projects, including the NZT programme. The role offers flexible locations (Leeds, Newcastle or Teesside) with a typical 3 on-site / 2 remote pattern.

You will manage cost, forecasts, subcontract procurement and contract administration; mentor junior QS; ensure governance and LEAN practices. Candidates should hold a Quantity Surveying degree, be chartered or working towards it, hold a CSCS