Senior Quantity Surveyor

Balfour Beatty; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Living Places is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team in Lincoln. The role involves managing costs for building and civil engineering projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring value for money. Candidates should have a relevant degree and be chartered or working towards chartered status, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous leave policies

Pension schemes

Share plans

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior QS with a track record in managing costs for building and civil engineering projects.
• Chartered Member of RICS, ICES, or CIOB preferred.
• Experience in managing and mentoring a small team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all costs related to building and civil engineering projects.
• Minimize project costs and enhance value for money.
• Prepare and negotiate claims and manage commercial aspects with stakeholders.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership qualities

Business awareness

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

Membership of RICS, ICES, or CIOB

Job description

About the role

Our innovative thinking shapes our industry; equipping the world for tomorrow's challenges. Join our UKCS - Balfour Beatty Living Places team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor and contribute to tangible, worthwhile work you can be proud of.

What you'll be doing

Balfour Beatty Living Places has created a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Living Places business unit in Lincoln.

Role Purpose

An experienced Senior QS with a track record in managing all costs related to building and civil engineering projects, from initial calculations to final figures. The role involves minimizing project costs, enhancing value for money, and achieving standards and quality. Typically, candidates will be Chartered Members of the RICS, ICES, or CIOB. Experience in managing a small team of less experienced commercial staff and mentoring others towards professional qualification is essential.

Main Responsibilities:

1. Order information and systematically check data.
2. Critically appraise, estimate, and negotiate with third parties.
3. Review complex contract programmes such as Time-Location.
4. Assist with the preparation of delay and disruption programmes.
5. Monitor subcontract activities, measure, and respond appropriately.
6. Analyze commercial progress and report to senior project staff.
7. Manage commercial aspects with customers and stakeholders.
8. Prepare procurement programmes and develop strategies.
9. Analyze rates & prices, agree on variations or compensation events.
10. Prepare, submit, and negotiate claims as required.
11. Prepare internal reports, track commercial progress, and perform financial reconciliations.
12. Manage HR/People aspects for direct and indirect reports.
13. Support development of others, including mentoring.
14. Develop team plans to achieve goals and aspirations.
15. Support recruitment of lower grades.
16. Undertake constructability analyses using construction programmes.

Who we're looking for

Essential Qualifications:

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience.
• Membership of RICS, ICES, or CIOB (or working towards).

Desirable Qualities and Experience:

• Effective communication skills.
• Teamwork and role modeling.
• Leadership qualities.
• Achievement focus and results orientation.
• Business and customer awareness.
• Ability to align with organizational aims and objectives.
• Understanding of customer needs, opportunities, and threats.

Why work for us

We deliver some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing infrastructure that supports economies and communities. We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working, generous leave policies, pension schemes, share plans, and more.

About us

Balfour Beatty Living Places partners with local authorities to create great places to live and work, engaging with communities to meet their needs and foster economic growth. We are committed to sustainability, diversity, and social value, using our expertise to bring positive change.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are vital for a successful workplace. Through our strategies and memberships, we aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are committed to fairness in our recruitment process and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including armed forces personnel and individuals with disabilities.