Senior Quantity Surveyor – Major Infrastructure Lead

Balfour Beatty plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working up to 40% remote (where/

25 days’ annual leave (pro rata)

Family friendly policies (maternity/ad

Pension and incentive schemes

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the Lower Thames Crossing project. The role leads commercial management from pre-contract through final account, driving value, cost control and governance while mentoring more junior team members.

The successful candidate will have experience on major construction or infrastructure projects, be familiar with NEC contracts, and possess strong risk management, budgeting and stakeholder skills.

Qualifications

• Chartered professional (RICS/CIOB) or working towards chartership.
• Experience managing major construction/infrastructure projects.
• Excellent working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 preferred).
• Proven ability to manage risk, change and cost forecasting.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading or mentoring commercial team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial management of assigned projects, ensuring adherence to NEC4 or equivalent contract conditions.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, cost reporting (CVRs), and change control processes.
• Prepare, assess, and agree compensation events, valuations and final accounts.
• Ensure payment mechanisms, applications and certifications are managed accurately and on time.
• Develop subcontract procurement strategies, including tendering, negotiation and award.
• Identify, manage and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Provide clear commercial advice to project teams and senior stakeholders.
• Mentor Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors; share expertise.

Skills

NEC contracts knowledge

Cost forecasting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Chartered member of RICS/CIOB (or working towards)

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the Lower Thames Crossing project. The role leads commercial management from pre-contract through final account, driving value, cost control and governance while mentoring more junior team members.

The successful candidate will have experience on major construction or infrastructure projects, be familiar with NEC contracts, and possess strong risk management, budgeting and stakeholder skills.