Senior Quantity Surveyor - Lincoln

Balfour Beatty; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading construction firm as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Lincoln, where you'll manage costs for significant projects while mentoring a junior team. This role demands strong leadership and communication skills, with qualifications in Quantity Surveying. Enjoy a flexible working environment with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working

Paid leave

Pension plan

Share plans

Qualifications

• Chartered Membership of RICS, ICES, or CIOB (or working towards).
• Experience in managing building and civil engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all costs related to building and civil engineering projects.
• Monitor subcontract activities and analyze commercial progress.
• Prepare procurement strategies and negotiate variations or claims.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Business awareness

Organizational skills

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying

MSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

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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 work 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

• Manage all costs related to building and civil engineering projects, from initial calculations to final figures.
• Minimize project costs and enhance value for money while maintaining standards and quality.
• Typically, be a Chartered Member of RICS, ICES, or CIOB.
• Manage a team of less experienced commercial staff and mentor others on their professional journey.

Main Responsibilities

• Order information, systematically check data, appraise, estimate, and negotiate with third parties.
• Review complex contract programmes, assist with delay and disruption programmes.
• Monitor subcontract activities, analyze commercial progress, and report to senior staff.
• Manage commercial aspects with customers and stakeholders.
• Prepare procurement strategies, analyze rates and prices, and negotiate variations or claims.
• Produce internal reports, manage HR aspects, support development and recruitment of team members.

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/experience:

• Strong communication, teamwork, leadership, achievement focus, business awareness, and organizational skills.

Why work for us

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

Why join us?

Enjoy benefits like flexible working, paid leave, pension, share plans, and more, contributing to a rewarding career that makes a difference.

About us

Balfour Beatty Living Places partners with local authorities to create vibrant communities, focusing on sustainability, diversity, and social value.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are vital for success. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Learn more at www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion. We support initiatives for minority groups and are a Disability Confident Employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including armed forces personnel and veterans.