Senior Quantity Surveyor

Balfour Beatty Plc; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor for the Sizewell C project. The role involves managing commercial activities, mentoring staff, and ensuring project profitability. Candidates should have substantial Quantity Surveying experience and relevant qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Medical health cover

Company car/car allowance

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension savings schemes

Enhanced maternity/paternity and family policies

Qualifications

• Substantial previous experience in Quantity Surveying within a relevant business environment.
• Valid CSCS card and relevant professional qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the activities of directly reporting quantity surveying staff.
• Be accountable for the profitability of project(s) and develop a commercial strategy.
• Produce accurate forecasts of project cost to completion.
• Ensure contract variations are identified and managed effectively.

Skills

Sound working knowledge of construction and contract law

Detailed knowledge of tendering and procurement processes

Knowledge of construction techniques

Ability to apply principles of commercial management

Proficiency in administration and IT including MS Office

Effective negotiation skills

Education

Membership of a relevant professional body / relevant professional qualification (e.g., RICS)

Substantial previous experience in Quantity Surveying

Job description

About the role

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They’re an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Ground Engineering team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on the Sizewell C project and you’ll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you.

Role purpose

To ensure commercial & contractual control and co‑ordination of the efforts of all parties involved in the execution of any specified project or range of projects.

To provide guidance to other members of the Commercial/Quantity Surveying team and Project Directors/Managers on all aspects relating to commercial activity on a specified project or range of projects.

What you'll be doing

The successful candidate will have the following accountabilities:

• Accountable for the activities of any directly reporting quantity surveying staff, including mentoring junior members of the team, and provide advice and guidance to other members of the team and to Project Directors/Managers, as required;
• In conjunction with the relevant Project Management team member, be accountable for the profitability of the project(s), and develop an appropriate commercial strategy for the project(s) to ensure delivery of required margins;
• Contribute to the management and maintenance of a contract cost reporting system, ensuring all financial information is managed and up‑to‑date and tracked with budget/tender allowances, commitments and deviations highlighted and managed;
• With other members of the team, produce and provide accurate forecasts of project cost to completion and final value;
• Continually monitor projected costs to completion in line with budget;
• Ensure that necessary interface information between customer, subcontractors and other departments is provided in a timely manner;
• Pro‑actively monitor cash flow and valuation plan, ensuring applications are made correctly and in a timely manner;
• Ensure contract variations are identified, valued and turned into agreed variation orders with the customer in a timely manner;
• Assist in ensuring effective records are maintained to support claims and that applications for payment for variations are issued in a timely manner;
• Manage the subcontract tender process, including the selection of subcontractors and provision of all relevant contract and schedule documentation;
• Take an active role in assisting the Project Management team members in arranging and undertaking project reviews and issue of associated reports;
• Provide accurate monthly reporting of cost and value on the project(s) in line with the Company’s reporting process.

Who we're looking for

Substantial previous experience in Quantity Surveying within a relevant business environment and a valid CSCS card are required. Membership of a relevant professional body and/or relevant professional qualification is desirable, such as RICS/CIOB/RIBA/ICE/CIBSE.

The following are essential requirements for the role:

• Sound working knowledge of construction and contract law and various forms of Conditions of Contract;
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of tendering and procurement processes;
• Significant knowledge of construction techniques on particular projects;
• Ability to apply the knowledge and principles of commercial management to construction projects;
• Working knowledge of basic plant, equipment and materials;
• Knowledge and understanding of sub‑contracting principles, together with the ability to draft and administer sub contracts;
• Ability to implement procedures to quantify and cost construction works, including the use of appropriate standard methods of measurement;
• Understanding of the requirements to provide and obtain Insurance, Bonds and Warranties;
• Proficiency in administration, writing, numeracy, IT and MS Office;
• People management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels and work as part of a team and on own initiative;
• Enthusiasm and results focus, with an ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines;
• Effective negotiation skills with both internal and external customers.

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/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/