Balfour Beatty plc
Quantity Surveyor
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About The Role
Due to continued growth and an exciting pipeline of new projects, Balfour Beatty Power T&D is looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our expanding Commercial team.
This is an opportunity to be part of some of the UK's most significant energy infrastructure projects, helping to deliver the networks that connect communities, support renewable energy and power the future.
You'll work closely with senior commercial professionals while taking ownership of key commercial activities across the project lifecycle. From procurement and supply chain management to cost control and stakeholder engagement, you'll play a vital role in ensuring our projects are delivered safely, efficiently and profitably.
We welcome both full-time and part-time applications, recognising that the right person for the role may be seeking greater flexibility in how they work.
What you'll be doing
As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll support the commercial success of major infrastructure projects by:
- Managing project costs and identifying commercial risks and opportunities.
- Procuring and managing supply chain partners and subcontractors.
- Measuring, recording and valuing work in accordance with contractual requirements.
- Preparing cost reconciliations, forecasts and commercial reports.
- Reviewing project programmes and aligning commercial activities to delivery plans.
- Supporting customer and stakeholder relationships across your area of responsibility.
- Managing subcontractor valuations, payments and final accounts.
- Collating and analysing cost and value information to support decision-making.
- Supporting effective commercial governance and compliance processes.
- Contributing to the development and mentoring of junior commercial team members.
- Continuing your professional development and progressing towards chartership, where applicable.
Who we're looking for
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We're looking for commercially focused professionals who enjoy working collaboratively and are keen to develop their careers within a growing infrastructure business.
Essential
- BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience).
- Previous commercial experience within construction, utilities, infrastructure or engineering.
- Strong numerical, analytical and commercial skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team.
Desirable
- Progress towards, or membership of, RICS, ICES or CIOB.
- Experience working within infrastructure, utilities, power or civil engineering sectors.
- Understanding of NEC contracts.
- Strong focus on delivering results and continuous improvement.
- Knowledge of the wider infrastructure and utilities market.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.
- Competitive Salary
- 37.5 hours Monday to Friday
- Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs
- Company car
- Hybrid working
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications
- Employee assistance programme
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
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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.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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