About The Role
Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives? Balfour Beatty has created iconic buildings and infrastructure worldwide, redefining excellence and setting industry benchmarks. Our partner, BP, has selected us to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas‑fired power station with carbon capture and storage, a key component of plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster.
Balfour Beatty is seeking a dynamic Senior Quantity Surveyor to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.
What You'll Be Doing
* Ensure commercial and contractual control and coordination of the efforts of all parties involved in the execution of a specified project or range of projects.
* Provide guidance to other members of the Commercial/Quantity Surveying team and Project Directors/Managers on all aspects relating to commercial activity.
* Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with standard company HSE procedures and work instructions.
* Accountable for the activities of any directly reporting quantity surveying staff, mentoring junior members of the team and providing advice and guidance to other members of the team and to Project Directors/Managers, as required.
* Be accountable for the profitability of the project(s) and develop an appropriate commercial strategy to achieve required margins.
* Contribute to the management and maintenance of a contract cost reporting system, ensuring all financial information is managed, updated and tracked against budget/tender allowances, commitments and deviations.
* Produce and provide accurate forecasts of project cost to completion and final value.
* Continually monitor projected costs to completion in line with budget.
* Ensure that necessary interface information between customer, subcontractors and other departments is provided promptly.
* Pro‑actively monitor cash flow and valuation plan, ensuring applications are made correctly and in a timely manner.
* Identify, value and turn contract variations into agreed variation orders with the customer promptly.
* Maintain effective records to support claims and issue applications for payment for variations in a timely manner.
* Manage the subcontract tender process, including selection of sub‑contractors and provision of all relevant contract and schedule documentation.
* Ensure that subcontracts are placed appropriately to step down responsibilities from the main contract.
* Manage each sub‑contractor’s account strictly in accordance with their terms and conditions.
* Notify insurance claims in accordance with CSUK requirements and compile appropriate data for insurance claims.
* Assist Project Management in arranging and undertaking project reviews and issuing associated reports.
* Provide accurate monthly reporting of cost and value in line with the Company’s reporting process and prepare final accounts.
* Agree and resolve final accounts with sub‑contractors.
* Ensure compliance with BMS and Group Minimum Commercial Expectations.
* Where appropriate, utilise BIM to support progress monitoring, provide commercial reporting and incorporate information to support change management, variations and encourage integration into BIM.
* Live the Balfour Beatty Values.
* Maintain a relentless focus on Zero Harm.
* Support the delivery of CSUK’s Sustainability activities.
Who We're Looking For
Substantial previous experience in Quantity Surveying within a relevant business environment and a valid CSCS card are required. Membership of a relevant professional body such as RICS, CIOB, RIBA, ICE or CIBSE is desirable.
* Sound working knowledge of construction and contract law and various forms of Conditions of Contract.
* Detailed knowledge and understanding of tendering and procurement processes.
* Significant knowledge of construction techniques on particular projects.
* Ability to apply commercial management principles to construction projects.
* Working knowledge of basic plant, equipment and materials.
* Understanding of sub‑contracting principles and ability to draft and administer sub contracts.
* Ability to implement procedures to quantify and cost construction works, including appropriate standard methods of measurement.
* Understanding of the requirements to provide and obtain Insurance, Bonds and Warranties.
* Proficiency in administration, writing, numeracy, IT and MS Office.
* People management skills and ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
* Proven ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
* Enthusiasm and results focus, ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
* Effective negotiation skills with internal and external customers.
* Demonstrates passion and excitement for his/her work, tackles problems head‑on and resolves them promptly.
* Willingness to go the extra mile to exceed expectations and continually search for ways to add value.
* Dedication to meeting expectations of internal and external customers and proactive knowledge sharing with stakeholders.
* Plans and organizes work to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output; delivers results consistently.
* Quick learner, adapts positively to changing business demands and is energized by change.
Why Work for Us
* An attractive/negotiated salary.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Company car.
* Pension savings schemes.
* Enhanced maternity/paternity and family‑friendly policies.
* Access to our Refer and Earn scheme.
* Discretionary annual salary reviews.
About Us
Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects division delivers some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we drive productivity and create lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities. From consultancy and design to all aspects of construction and maintenance, we have the proven expertise to deliver large‑scale projects safely and successfully.
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 an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are 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 also offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Management and Manufacturing
Industry
Construction
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