Senior Quantity Surveyor - (Rolls Royce)

Balfour Beatty plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

25 days leave (pro rata)

Family friendly policies

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteer leave

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc in Derby is recruiting an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial management of major project elements and oversee a small team. You will collaboratively work with project, design, procurement and delivery teams to ensure strong commercial outcomes.

The role focuses on cost control, tender analysis and cost forecasting within a regulated, flagship Rolls-Royce expansion programme in Derby, offering LEAN and digital tooling opportunities.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Chartered or working towards chartered status with RICS/ICES/CIOB.
• Valid CSCS card for a Professional Qualified Person.
• Experience with NEC4 Option E and Cost Reimbursable Contracts.
• Experience on build projects, civil/infra.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of project elements and track costs.
• Mentor junior commercial staff and support their development.
• Prepare and analyse tender documents and cost forecasts.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and manage relationships.
• Support procurement strategies and LEAN initiatives.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost forecasting

Contract administration

Negotiation

Lean / digital tools

Education

BSc/BSc(Hons) Quantity Surveying

Chartered (RICS/ICES/CIOB)

Tools

Cost management software

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Derby, working on our major Rolls-Royce expansion project.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the commercial delivery of a high-profile, complex programme, working alongside one of the UK's most renowned engineering and manufacturing organisations.

As part of our team, you'll be working in a challenging and highly regulated environment where commercial excellence, collaboration and attention to detail are critical. You'll have the opportunity to work on significant construction and infrastructure packages while contributing to a programme that will support Rolls-Royce's long-term expansion and development in Derby.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take a leading role in the commercial management of your packages, working closely with the project, design, procurement and delivery teams to ensure successful commercial outcomes.

What you'll be doing

• Lead the commercial management of various project elements, managing all costs and income within your area of responsibility.
• Supervise and mentor a small team of junior commercial staff, supporting their professional development towards industry qualifications.
• Prepare and analyze tender documents, conduct cost forecasting, and manage contract cost control.
• Negotiate with subcontractors and manage customer and stakeholder commercial relationships.
• Use your expertise to support procurement strategies and constructability analyses.
• Maintain compliance with company governance, embracing LEAN and digital tools.
• Deliver timely commercial reports and financial reconciliations to senior project staff.

Who we're looking for

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Chartered or working towards chartered status with RICS, ICES, or CIOB (MRCIS/MCInstCES/MCIOB).
• Valid CSCS card for a Professional Qualified Person.
• Experience with Cost Reimbursable Contracts, ideally NEC4 Option E.
• Capable of completing SC Security Clearance.
• Previous experience on build projects, ideally in civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Skilled in commercial management software and contract administration.

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 want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We're making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we've got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

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