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 delivers technically challenging projects with innovation, precision, and integrity. If you’re passionate about extending the life of the nation’s infrastructure while developing your 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 manage commercial performance, lead our commercial team, and shape successful project delivery across a diverse portfolio.
Primary work location is office-based in Warrington (2–3 days per week), working with operational teams, subcontractors, clients, and senior leadership.
What You'll Be Doing
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:
- Lead and support a team of Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Administrators
- Manage subcontractor accounts, including dispute resolution when necessary
- Drive value maximisation through effective change control and contract management
- Ensure accurate weekly cost reporting, valuations, and Work In Progress (WIP) management
- Prepare payment applications, supporting 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 reporting
- Build strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders
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Who We're Looking For
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS, ideally within structural repair, concrete remediation, highways, infrastructure, or civil engineering (aligned with Balvac’s work)
- Strong working knowledge of NEC4 contracts (essential)
- Skilled in developing and managing subcontract agreements and commercial contracts
- Highly organised, analytical, and confident in communicating with all stakeholders
- Strong IT skills (Word, Excel) with 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, values-driven team that fosters innovation, expertise, and continuous improvement. You’ll have the freedom to shape your role, contribute to nationally significant projects, and grow within Balfour Beatty—one of the UK’s largest and most respected infrastructure groups.
Balvac prioritises safety, integrity, and respect, empowering each team member to reach their full potential.
Professional and Personal Development
Balfour Beatty provides unprecedented growth opportunities, supporting careers at every level through its Balfour Beatty Academy. Taking a holistic approach using the 70:20:10 framework (70% on-the-job learning, 20% from peers, 10% formal training), the company encourages open career discussions on wellbeing, skills development, and advancement.
A variety of structured training programs and initiatives support:
- Technical expertise development
- Professional qualifications assistance
- Personal skills enhancement
Why Work for Balvac?
Our teams thrive on delivering impactful infrastructure projects in challenging yet rewarding environments. The work we do—maintaining public spaces, modern economies, and communities—makes a direct, tangible difference.
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About Us
Balvac’s Core Focus
A leader in structural repair, strengthening, and refurbishment, Balvac operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Balfour Beatty. Through specialised expertise, we serve industries such as:
- Highways & Rail Infrastructure
- Power (including nuclear licensed sites)
- Industrial Facilities
Specialist Capabilities:
- Concrete repair (wet & dry spray concrete)
- Crack injection and leak sealing
- Structural strengthening (FRP composite materials)
- Corrosion & cathodic protection
- Post-tensioning (bridges, tanks, nuclear reactor vessels)
- Slab re-alignment and vacuum-assisted void grouting
Our Culture and Commitment
Balfour Beatty is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan reflects measurable action against disparities, including partnerships with:
- WISE
- enei
- Business Disability Forum
- Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE)
Additional Initiatives:
- Balfour Beatty has signed the Audeliss or Involve Open Letter on Black Inclusion
- Gold Award holder in the MoD Employer Recognition Scheme (supporting Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists)
- Balfour Beatty is a Disability Confident Employer and offers interviews to applicants with disabilities if criteria are met
More details on our commitments can be found at: 🔹 Balfour Beatty Inclusion & Diversity Plan 🔹 Disability Confident Initiative
For more information, visit: www.balvac.co.uk (Check careers section for additional jobs) – #balvac
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