Senior Quantity Surveyor - Balvac

Balvac Ltd; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Balvac Ltd is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor based in Warrington, known for its expertise in structural maintenance and infrastructure projects. This role involves managing commercial performance and leading a team of Quantity Surveyors, ensuring effective contract management and fostering strong relationships with clients.

The ideal candidate should have a proven track record within civil engineering or similar fields and possess significant NEC contract experience. Join us and contribute to vital infrastructure projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS, preferably in structural repair or civil engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC4 contracts is essential.
• Highly organised and proactive in problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Quantity Surveyors and manage subcontractor accounts.
• Prepare payment applications and weekly cost reports.
• Build strong relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Skills

NEC contract experience

Analytical skills

Stakeholder communication

IT skills (Word, Excel)

Job description

About The Role

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor - Balvac

Location: Warrington

Company: Balfour Beatty – Balvac

Balvac, part of Balfour Beatty, is a leading specialist in structural maintenance, asset strengthening, concrete repair, and refurbishment across the United Kingdom. Our teams work on some of the country’s most important highways, bridges, tunnels, and critical infrastructure—keeping people moving safely and reliably.

With over 90 years of expertise, Balvac is known for delivering technically challenging projects with innovation, precision and a culture of integrity. If you are passionate about helping to extend the life of the nation’s infrastructure while developing your own career, this is the place to be.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC contract experience. In this role you will play a key part in managing commercial performance, leading our commercial team, and supporting successful delivery across a diverse portfolio of projects. You will be office-based in Warrington two to three days per week, working closely with operational teams, subcontractors, clients and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Administrators.
• Manage subcontractor accounts, including dispute resolution where required.
• Drive value maximisation through effective change control and contract management.
• Ensure accurate weekly cost reporting, valuations and WIP management.
• Prepare payment applications and support the business in achieving cash flow targets.
• Provide commercial insight to Project Managers, Contracts Managers and the Commercial Manager.
• Support annual budget preparation, monthly reforecasting and profit & loss reporting.
• Build strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders.

Who We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS – ideally within structural repair, concrete remediation, highways, infrastructure, civil engineering or similar technical environments aligned with Balvac’s work.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC4 contracts (essential).
• Skilled in developing and managing subcontracts and commercial agreements.
• Highly organised, analytical and confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong IT skills (Word, Excel) and clear, professional presentation abilities.
• A team player with integrity, accuracy and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Employment Equality

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.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or relationship status.