Balvac Ltd
Senior Quantity Surveyor - Balvac
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About The Role
Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor - Balvac
Location: Warrington
Company: Balfour Beatty – Balvac
Join Balvac – Proud Custodians of the UK’s Infrastructure
Balvac, part of Balfour Beatty, is a leading specialist in structural maintenance, asset strengthening, concrete repair, and refurbishment across the UK. Our teams work on some of the country’s most important highways, bridges, tunnels, and critical infrastructure—keeping people moving safely and reliably.
With over 90 years of expertise, Balvac is known for delivering technically challenging projects with innovation, precision, and a culture of integrity. If you’re passionate about helping extend the life of the nation’s infrastructure while developing your own career, this is the place to be.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC contract experience.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in managing commercial performance, leading our commercial team, and supporting successful delivery across a diverse portfolio of projects. You’ll be office-based in Warrington 2–3 days per week, working closely with operational teams, subcontractors, clients, and senior leadership.
What You’ll Be Doing
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor (QS), you will:
- Lead and support a team of Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Administrators.
- Manage subcontractor accounts, including dispute resolution where required.
- Drive value maximisation through effective change control and contract management.
- Ensure accurate weekly cost reporting, valuations, and WIP (work in progress) management.
- Prepare payment applications and support the business in achieving cash flow targets.
- Provide commercial insight to Project Managers, Contracts Managers, and the Commercial Manager.
- Support annual budget preparation, monthly reforecasting, and profit & loss (P&L) reporting.
- Build strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders.
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Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a candidate with:
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS, ideally within structural repair, concrete remediation, highways, infrastructure, civil engineering, or similar technical environments aligned with Balvac’s work.
- Strong working knowledge of NEC4 contracts (essential).
- Skills in developing and managing subcontracts and commercial agreements.
- Highly organised, analytical, and confident in communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong IT skills (Word, Excel) and clear, professional presentation abilities.
- A team player with integrity, accuracy, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Why Balvac?
At Balvac, you’ll join a collaborative team that values innovation, expertise, and continuous improvement. You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Shape your role while contributing to projects of national significance.
- Grow within the wider Balfour Beatty organisation, one of the UK’s largest and most respected infrastructure groups.
- Be part of a culture built on safety, integrity, and respect, where everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential.
Professional and Personal Development
Balfour Beatty, coupled with Balvac’s strong pipeline of work, provides incredible career growth opportunities at every stage.
We encourage open communication about wellbeing, development, and career opportunities throughout the year. Our 70:20:10 Learning Approach* ensures development rewards everyone’s preferences:
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To explore further, visit www.balvac.co.uk or check our careers section for more opportunities.
Why Work for Us?
Balfour Beatty’s teams deliver amazing projects under challenging conditions, working on the vital infrastructure that keeps modern economies and societies running.
About Us
Balvac is a leading specialist structural repair, strengthening, and refurbishment contractor under Balfour Beatty, dedicated to maintaining existing civil and building structures.
Our Core Services Include:
- Concrete repair (wet/dry spray, crack injection, leak sealing injection)
- Structural strengthening (fibre-reinforced polymer composites)
- Corrosion protection & cathodic protection
- Post-tensioning for bridges, tanks, and nuclear vessels
- Slab rehabilitation through vacuum-assisted void grouting
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Balfour Beatty, we commit to:
✔ Creating a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive culture.
✔ Active memberships in WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE to promote equality.
✔ Signed Audeliss letter to advance Black inclusion.
✔ Disability Confident Employer, supporting those with disabilities/long-term health conditions.
✔ Military & veterans support via the MoD’s Employer Recognition Scheme.
For further details, visit Disability Confident or Diversity & Inclusion Plan.
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