About The Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team on the delivery of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of the region's most high-profile and meaningful healthcare developments, ensuring world-class facilities for patients and staff.
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of cost control and commercial management on this complex project. You'll be deeply involved from preconstruction through delivery, with a strong focus on subcontractor procurement, contract management and cost forecasting. Your expertise will ensure financial rigour, commercial efficiency, and value for money throughout the project lifecycle.
What you'll be doing
* Lead cost planning and management during the preconstruction phase, providing accurate estimates and cost advice.
* Oversee the procurement, negotiation, and management of subcontract packages.
* Manage contracts, valuations, variations, and change control processes.
* Produce accurate monthly cost reports, forecasts, and risk assessments.
* Work closely with project managers, design managers, and stakeholders to maintain cost certainty and support decision-making.
* Ensure compliance with contractual and commercial obligations at all times.
* Mentor junior surveyors and support knowledge sharing within the team.
Who we're looking for
* Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor (Senior QS level preferred) within the construction sector.
* Strong preconstruction and subcontractor management background.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate cost planning, forecasting, and reporting on complex projects.
* Knowledge of NEC and JCT forms of contract.
* Excellent negotiation and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with subcontractors and stakeholders.
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.
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
Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. 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. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. For more information, visit: www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are continually improving our resourcing process to ensure fairness and inclusivity. If you have feedback, please share it at candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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