Senior Quantity Surveyor

Medirest Signature; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de gestion des lieux recherche un Senior Quantity Surveyor à Lincoln. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience dans la gestion des coûts des projets de construction, une qualification en Quantity Surveying et sera capable de superviser une équipe. Nous proposons un rôle clé dans des projets passionnants et significatifs qui contribuent au soutien des communautés.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous leave

Pension schemes

Volunteering leave

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Expérience en gestion des coûts des projets de construction.
• Capacité à gérer une équipe et à encadrer les membres moins expérimentés.

Responsibilities

• Gérer tous les coûts liés aux projets du bâtiment et de l'ingénierie civile.
• Préparer, soumettre et négocier des réclamations si nécessaire.
• Analyser les taux et les prix, convenir des variations ou des événements de compensation.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

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 meaningful projects you can be proud of.

What you'll be doing

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

Role Purpose

An experienced Senior QS with a proven track record in managing all costs related to building and civil engineering projects, from initial calculations to final figures. You will aim to minimize project costs and enhance value for money while maintaining standards and quality. Typically, you will be a Chartered Member of the RICS, ICES, or CIOB. You should also have experience managing a small team of less experienced commercial staff and mentoring others towards professional qualification.

Main Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications and Experience:

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

Desired Qualities/Experience:

• Strong communication skills.
• Teamwork and role model qualities.
• Leadership abilities.
• Achievement-oriented mindset.
• Business and customer awareness.
• Aligns with organizational aims and objectives.
• Customer-focused, recognizes opportunities and threats.

Why work for us

We deliver some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing vital infrastructure that supports communities and economies.

Why join us?

We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working options, generous leave, pension schemes, share plans, volunteering leave, and recognition programs.

About us

Balfour Beatty Living Places partners with local authorities to create great places, engaging 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 essential for success. We are actively growing our diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE. We are also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and encourage applications from armed forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to supporting applicants with disabilities and long-term health conditions. We offer interviews to qualified candidates with disabilities and aim to remove barriers in employment. For more, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.

If you have feedback on our resourcing process, please contact us at [e-mail].