Senior Quantity Surveyor

Balfour Beatty; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Annual discretionary bonus

25 days leave

Pension plan

Health cover

Refer & Earn

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering in Ipswich is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial governance on the Geotechnical Sub Alliance for Sizewell C. You will manage cost, forecast outcomes and provide commercial intelligence across work packages, mentoring junior staff and guiding NEC4 contract administration.

Ideal candidates will hold a QS degree, bring NEC4 experience, and demonstrate strong governance, risk management and collaboration with engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Quantity Surveyor with a formal qualification in QS or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience managing NEC4 contracts and commercial governance.
• Strong cost control, forecasting and financial reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial activities across work packages with cost control and governance.
• Prepare cost value reconciliations, forecasts and progress reports.
• Oversee subcontractor management, change control and payments.
• Administer NEC4 contracts and handle early warnings and comp events.
• Collaborate with project teams to manage change and risks.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Contract administration

NEC4 contracts

Subcontractor management

Education

BSc/MSc Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Ground Engineering team to join the Geotechnical Sub Alliance, part of the Sizewell C project. This role is based out of our offices at Orwell Logistics Park, Ipswich.

Role purpose: The Senior Quantity Surveyor will play a key commercial role within the GSA, supporting the Managing Surveyor in delivering robust commercial governance, accurate cost management, and high-quality commercial intelligence across
assigned work packages.
This role bridges responsibility between delivering commercial outputs directly and providing guidance to Quantity Surveyors within the team. The Senior QS will ensure effective contractual administration, maintain accurate forecasting, and proactively manage risk and opportunity to protect and enhance project value.

What you'll be doing

The successful applicant will have the following key tasks and responsibilities:

• Manage commercial activities across allocated work packages, ensuring effective cost control, accurate measurement, and strong financial governance;
• Prepare, review, and validate cost value reconciliations, forecasts, and reports to support informed decision-making;
• Oversee subcontractor account management, including change control, valuations, supplier performance, and payment applications;
• Administer NEC4 contracts, including early warnings, compensation events, contractual communications, and change management processes;
• Work closely with project teams to identify, assess, record, and manage change in a timely and accurate manner;
• Maintain high-quality commercial records and documentation, ensuring compliance, audit readiness, and alignment with industry requirements;
• Support procurement activity by preparing tender documentation, evaluating submissions, negotiating terms, and making recommendations;
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, delivery, and commercial teams to ensure cost, programme, and project objectives remain aligned;
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities, supporting mitigation plans, claims evidence, and dispute avoidance where required;
• Provide guidance and technical support to Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors, helping develop capability across the team.

Who we're looking for

The successful applicant will have the following knowledge, experience and qualifications:

• A Quantity Surveyor with a BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying, equivalent experience or a relevant professional background;
• Someone with demonstrable Quantity Surveying experience and the confidence to take on increasing autonomy and responsibility;
• Experience working with NEC contracts, with the ability to manage commercial processes accurately and effectively;
• Knowledge of piling, geotechnical, civil engineering, or related infrastructure environments would be highly beneficial;
• Strong experience producing commercial reports, CVRs, cost forecasts and supporting accurate financial management;
• A commercially focused individual with a strong understanding of governance, delay, disruption, productivity and associated cost impacts;
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail;
• A collaborative and organised team player who can work independently, influence decisions and support or mentor junior colleagues.

Why work for us

Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.

Some of our key benefits are:

• An attractive/negotiated salary;
• Medical health cover;
• Company car or car allowance;
• Discretionary annual bonus;
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays;
• Pension savings schemes;
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and family friendly policies;
• Access to our Refer and Earn scheme;
• Discretionary annual salary reviews.

About us

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is one of the UK's leading specialist geo-technical contractors, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors.

Our comprehensive ground engineering capabilities, equipment and experience provide the solid foundations for infrastructure and buildings of any height, ranging from city skyscrapers to cross-country rail and road projects.

Our reputation as one of the UK's leading specialist geo-technical contractors is earned through the delivery of ground engineering solutions on some of the UK's largest and most prestigious projects including HS2, The Shard, Wembley Stadium, Reading Station Viaduct, Marble Arch Place, Battersea Power Station redevelopment and the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon improvement project.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone D&I 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

We are 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/

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