Balfour Beatty plc
Quantity Surveyor
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About The Role
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Balfour Beatty Site Offices, Peterhead - Netherton Hub
Company: Balfour Beatty
Project: ASTI - Pathway to 2030
Balfour Beatty UKCS Scotland is seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Quantity Surveyor to join our team delivering the landmark ASTI Netherton Hub Project near Peterhead.
The Netherton Hub forms a key part of SSEN Transmission's Pathway to 2030 programme and is one of the most strategically important energy infrastructure developments currently under construction in Scotland. The project will strengthen the UK's electricity network, facilitate the connection and transmission of renewable energy, and help support the country's journey towards Net Zero. Once complete, the development will comprise a 400kV substation, 132kV substation and multiple HVDC converter stations, creating a major energy hub for the North East of Scotland.
This is a unique opportunity to join Balfour Beatty UKCS Scotland and contribute to a nationally significant infrastructure project while advancing your career on a complex, high-profile development.
What you'll be doing
As Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of project works from inception through to final account. Working closely with the Project Manager, operational teams, clients and subcontractors, you will ensure commercial objectives are achieved whilst maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships and supporting successful project delivery.
Key Accountabilities
- Commercial management of allocated project packages.
- Preparation and submission of applications for payment.
- Management of contract variations and compensation events.
- Cost forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting.
- Administration of NEC contracts.
- Measurement and valuation of works.
- Procurement and commercial management of subcontractors.
- Preparation and agreement of subcontract accounts.
- Identification and management of commercial risks and opportunities.
- Production of monthly cost/value reconciliation reports.
- Support project teams in achieving financial and operational targets.
- Assist with cash flow forecasting and project reporting requirements.
- Ensure compliance with Balfour Beatty governance and commercial procedures.
- Maintain accurate project records and contractual documentation.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with clients, suppliers and project stakeholders.
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Who we're looking for
Essential
- Degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or a related discipline.
- Previous Quantity Surveying experience within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities environments.
- Strong understanding of contract administration and commercial management principles.
- Experience working with NEC contracts.
- Excellent numerical, analytical and negotiation skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work effectively within a collaborative project environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and commercial reporting systems.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Experience delivering major infrastructure, energy, utilities or civil engineering projects.
- Experience within substations, HVDC, renewable energy or transmission projects.
- Membership of, or working towards, RICS, CIOB or ICES accreditation.
- Knowledge of risk management, change control and project controls processes.
- Experience managing complex subcontract packages and supply chains.
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?
Benefits
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
From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.
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We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.
Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.
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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