Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civils

Balfour Beatty plc; Redcar; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Pension

Share incentive plan

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor for the Net Zero Teesside project based at Redcar, responsible for commercial and contractual control within the Civils team.

You will mentor junior colleagues, support Project Directors, and drive profitability with accurate cost reporting and forecasting across the contract.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Quantity Surveying within a relevant business environment.
• CSCS card held is required.
• Membership of a relevant professional body and/or professional qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all duties follow health, safety and environmental procedures.
• Mentor Quantity Surveying team and provide commercial guidance to project teams.
• Drive project profitability, develop commercial strategy and achieve margins.
• Maintain accurate cost reporting, budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Commercial management

Team mentoring

Contract knowledge

Education

Professional qualification membership (RICS/CIOB/RIBA/ICE/CIBSE)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 Senior Quantity Surveyor to contribute to our Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.

Role Purpose

Working as part of the Civils team, you will be responsible for ensuring effective commercial and contractual control and coordination across the delivery of the project. You will also provide commercial guidance and support to the wider Commercial and Quantity Surveying team, as well as Project Directors and Managers.

What you'll be doing

Ensure all duties are carried out in line with company Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.

• Manage and support Quantity Surveying team members, including mentoring junior colleagues and providing commercial guidance to the wider project team.
• Work with the Project Management team to drive project profitability, develop commercial strategy and achieve required margins.
• Maintain accurate cost reporting, budgets and forecasts, identifying and managing commitments, risks and deviations.
• Monitor projected costs to completion and provide accurate forecasts of final project costs and value.
• Manage cash flow, valuations and applications for payment, ensuring they are completed accurately and on time.
• Identify, value and manage contract variations and change, ensuring appropriate records are maintained to support claims.
• Manage the subcontract tender and procurement process, including subcontractor selection, contract documentation and placement.
• Manage subcontractor accounts in accordance with agreed terms and conditions.
• Maintain effective communication between customers, subcontractors and internal project teams.
• Support the Project Management team with commercial and project reviews, reporting and risk management.
• Ensure any relevant insurance claims are identified, notified and supported with the required information.

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
• Proven ability to 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

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that's right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. 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.