Senior Quantity Surveyor

Balfour Beatty plc; Redcar; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc seeks a skilled Mechanical Superintendent to lead commercial and contract management on the NZT project at Redcar, a key part of the UK’s decarbonisation effort.

The role focuses on budget control, cost planning, estimates, and final accounts while coordinating with clients, contractors, and suppliers to maximise value and ensure timely delivery. Chartered membership and NEC/JCT/FIDIC expertise are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or equivalent.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB, ICES, or equivalent.
• CSCS Card as a Professional Qualified Person.
• Extensive ME&IP construction, engineering, energy, infrastructure, or major projects experience.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, JCT, FIDIC, and subcontract forms of contract.
• Proficiency in cost reporting, estimating, procurement, and commercial systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial input to Design, Buildability and Value Engineering reviews.
• Manage the feedback of essential commercial data to Operations, Planning and Estimating teams.
• Administration of construction contracts (NEC, JCT, FIDIC, bespoke forms).
• Preparation and management of Project Budgets, Cost Plans, Estimates and/or Tender submissions to review Pricing/Cost data including the interpretation of Specifications and Preambles.
• Manages commercial aspects with Suppliers, Customers and stakeholders to ensure task/project remains on plan.
• Commercial Management (and Procurement) of Subcontractors and Suppliers, including Co-ordination with Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing, Buying, Finance, Accounts, Production Control/Planning, Estimating and Surveying functions.
• Measurement, evaluation and assessment of works carried out on site.
• Assessment and agreement of variations and compensation events.
• Preparation of interim valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
• Management and Preparation of Target Costs, Cost Forecasting, Cash Flow, Earned Value, and Financial Reporting.
• Identification and mitigation of management of disallowed cost, commercial, contractual, and financial risks and opportunities.
• Co-ordinate within the overall Commercial Team to ensure Critical Programming issues are identified and actioned in a timely manner.
• Management of claims, disputes, and contractual entitlements.
• Representation of the financial and contractual interests to the client in progress meetings or the like Support to project delivery teams on commercial strategy and performance.
• Ensuring compliance with company governance, contractual requirements, and industry best practice.
• Preparation of the monthly Subcontract Liabilities, Cost and Value Reconciliation (CVR), Forecasting, and associated periodic Commercial Reports

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Negotiation

Risk Mitigation

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Membership of RICS/CIOB/ICES

Tools

NEC Contracts

JCT Contracts

FIDIC Contracts

Job description

About The Role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

About The Role

Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?

Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.

As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.

Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Mechanical Superintendent to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

Role Purpose: SQS will be responsible for the commercial and contractual management of the ME&IP including the construction, engineering, and infrastructure part of the project. The SQS will ensure that parts of the project(s) are delivered within budget, contractual obligations are met, financial risks are controlled, and maximum commercial value is achieved throughout the project lifecycle.

The SQS position is integral part of the project delivery team they will hold key responsibilities associated with leading the commercial and financial success of the project with a primary commercial interface between clients, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and project management teams. Accountable for the successful commercial management of allocated work packages including cost and value planning, value, cash flow, risk, change management, subcontract performance and final account settlement. valuation of works, change management, forecasting, reporting, claims management, and final account settlement. Properly applies the appropriate legislation, including how various economic factors affects the construction industry, with awareness of disputes resolution including options, structure, techniques, etc. with the ability to see the project bigger picture while controlling and managing the individual activities/tasks.

Have the knowledge of and adheres to the Company’s governance requirements and maximises LEAN/Digital platforms and/or opportunities. Typically, they will have a track record of managing and developing a commercial team and be themselves a Chartered Member of the RICS, ICES or CIOB, and a mentor/role model to other commercial staff on their journey to becoming professionally qualified.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide commercial input to Design, Buildability and Value Engineering reviews.
• Manage the feedback of essential commercial data to Operations, Planning and Estimating teams.
• Administration of construction contracts (NEC, JCT, FIDIC, bespoke forms).
• Preparation and management of Project Budgets, Cost Plans, Estimates and/or Tender submissions to review Pricing/Cost data including the interpretation of Specifications and Preambles.
• Manages commercial aspects with Suppliers, Customers and stakeholders to ensure task/project remains on plan.
• Commercial Management (and Procurement) of Subcontractors and Suppliers, including Co-ordination with Supply Chain, Procurement, Purchasing, Buying, Finance, Accounts, Production Control/Planning, Estimating and Surveying functions.
• Measurement, evaluation and assessment of works carried out on site.
• Assessment and agreement of variations and compensation events.
• Preparation of interim valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts.
• Management and Preparation of Target Costs, Cost Forecasting, Cash Flow, Earned Value, and Financial Reporting.
• Identification and mitigation of management of disallowed cost, commercial, contractual, and financial risks and opportunities.
• Co-ordinate within the overall Commercial Team to ensure Critical Programming issues are identified and actioned in a timely manner.
• Management of claims, disputes, and contractual entitlements.
• Representation of the financial and contractual interests to the client in progress meetings or the like Support to project delivery teams on commercial strategy and performance.
• Ensuring compliance with company governance, contractual requirements, and industry best practice.
• Preparation of the monthly Subcontract Liabilities, Cost and Value Reconciliation (CVR), Forecasting, and associated periodic Commercial Reports

Who we’re looking for

An experienced commercial professional with a strong understanding of construction contracts, project controls, cost management, and risk mitigation. Demonstrates excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining commercial profitability and contractual compliance.

Typically Possesses

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or equivalent related discipline.
• Membership or working towards membership of RICS, CIOB, ICES, or equivalent professional body.
• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Card as a Professional Qualified Person, card holder.
• Extensive experience in ME&IP construction, engineering, industrial, energy, infrastructure, or major projects environments.
• Strong knowledge of NEC, JCT, FIDIC, and subcontract forms of contract.
• Proficiency in cost reporting, estimating, procurement, and commercial systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.

Core Competencies

• Commercial, Contract and Change Management
• Cost Control, Forecasting and Earned Value
• Procurement and Supply Chain Management
• Risk and Opportunity Management
• Delays Analysis, Claim Submission and Dispute Resolution
• Earned Value, Cashflow and Financial Reporting
• Negotiation and Stakeholder Management
• Leadership and Team Development
• Performance Measurement and Project Controls
• Final Account Management

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.

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

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

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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/