Senior Quantity Surveyor - Sizewell C - Sizewell C site based with visits to London - Leiston

Balfour Beatty; Leiston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage costs for significant civil engineering projects. The role involves leading teams, ensuring quality standards, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should possess a degree in Quantity Surveying and relevant professional memberships, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible working

Generous leave policies

Pension schemes

Share plans

Volunteering leave

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Chartered Member of RICS, ICES, or CIOB preferred.
• Experience managing small teams and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Manage all costs related to building and civil engineering projects.
• Minimize costs and maximize value for money while maintaining quality standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Leadership abilities

Achievement focus

Business awareness

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

Membership of RICS, ICES, or CIOB

Job description

About the role

As part of our plan to secure a low-carbon energy future, EDF Energy is leading the way in building a fleet of safe, reliable nuclear power stations in the UK. Sizewell C (SZC) is a proposed new nuclear station being developed with a target to start construction at the end of 2023. It is a nationally significant infrastructure project with a crucial role in the UK's climate change agenda and energy policy. The project will significantly contribute to reducing carbon emissions in the UK.

The SZC Project Team is a growing, diverse, and collaborative organization committed to engaging stakeholders, obtaining development consent, and preparing for construction.

The Quality function within the Project Delivery Organisation (PDO) is responsible for the Integrated Management System (IMS) and related regulatory Licence Conditions.

What you'll be doing

A Senior Quantity Surveyor is an experienced professional managing all costs related to building and civil engineering projects, from initial estimates to final accounts. They aim to minimize costs and maximize value for money while maintaining quality standards. Typically, they will be Chartered Members of RICS, ICES, or CIOB, with experience managing small teams and mentoring others towards professional qualifications.

Who we're looking for

Qualifications & Experience

• Essential:
• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience
• Membership of RICS, ICES, or CIOB (or working towards)
• Desirable:
• Strong communication skills
• Teamwork and role model qualities
• Leadership abilities
• Achievement focus
• Business and customer awareness
• Ability to apply organizational aims and objectives
• Recognition of customer needs, opportunities, and threats
• Proven track record in managing and leading large teams
• Experience in mentoring and developing team members with clear development plans
• Strong leadership and management skills, including formal qualifications (e.g., ILM)
• Independent judgment and professional accreditation activities

Additional Skills

• Experience in innovation across fields like Health and Safety and Operational Delivery

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing infrastructure that supports the economy and communities.

Why join us?

Enjoy benefits like flexible working, generous leave policies, pension schemes, share plans, volunteering leave, and recognition programs. Shape your benefits package to suit your needs.

About us

Balfour Beatty's Major Projects business delivers complex infrastructure projects, including HS2 and Hinkley Point C, using the latest technology to create sustainable solutions that benefit communities.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion, striving to create a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are members of various organizations promoting inclusion and are committed to equal opportunities, including supporting applications from armed forces personnel and individuals with disabilities. For more information, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.