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Senior quantity surveyor

Leicester
Balfour Beatty plc
Quantity surveyor
€60,000 a year
Posted: 2 March
Offer description

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join Balfour Beatty’s team that has been selected as a construction partner for the Rolls Royce expansion work in Raynesway, Derby, needed to meet the growth in demand from the MOD and as a result of the AUKUS agreement. As part of this programme of works, which will be executed in stages over the next eight years, Balfour Beatty will deliver infrastructure enabling works, build new manufacturing and office facilities, and redevelop existing industrial buildings on the site.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take the lead in delivering a package of works providing management of a multi-disciplinary team comprising Site Engineers, Assistant Engineers & Foremen.

What you\'ll be doing

* We are looking for an experienced QS who has a track record in managing all costs and income within their area of responsibility. They will be responsible for the Commercial Management of various elements of the Expansion of an Existing Building (PCO Expansion Task Order) on the Rolls Royce Non-fissile Programme of works.
* Typically, they will be a Chartered Member of the RICS, ICES or CIOB. They will have experience of managing a small team of less experienced commercial staff as well as mentoring others on their journey to becoming professionally qualified.
* They will maintain their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Governance

* Has a good knowledge of and adheres to the Company’s governance requirements and maximises LEAN/digital opportunities.

Commercial Management and Administration

* Orders information and systematically checks data
* Prepares Activity Schedules, Resource Schedules & analyses tender documents
* Critically appraises, estimates and negotiates with subcontractors
* Reviews complex contract programmes such as Time-Location
* Assists with the preparation of delay and disruption programmes
* Monitors subcontract activities, measures and responds appropriately
* Cost Forecasting and contract cost control
* Advising on contractual matters and formulating correspondence
* Prepares Internal reports, commercial progress and financial reconciliation and report to senior project staff
* Monitors Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Customer/Change Management

* Understanding of the Customer Contract and undertakes customer and stakeholder management
* Analyses rates & prices, agreement of compensation events as required
* Prepares, submits and negotiates claims when required
* Manages commercial aspects with Customer and Stakeholders for their area of responsibility

Procurement

* Undertakes constructability analyses using construction programmes
* Prepares procurement programme and helps develop the strategy

Development, Recruitment and Retention

* Supports the recruitment, supervision and development of team members
* Maintains own Personal Development Plan

Who we\'re looking for

* BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent knowledge
* MRCIS/MCInstCES/MCIOB or working towards them
* CSCS Card (Professional Qualified Person)
* Experience working on Cost Reimbursable Contracts, preferably NEC 4 Option E
* SC Security clearance preferable, minimum of BPSS
* Experience working on Build projects
* Utilisation of Commercial Administration Software
* Ideally experience of Commercial Management on Civil Engineering and Infrastructure projects

Why work for us

* Are you passionate about creating a sustainable future, and looking for a new challenge? Come join our Rolls Royce Programme team and help lead this ambitious effort.

What We Can Do For You

* Attractive/negotiated salary
* Company car option
* Company bonus scheme
* 42 base hours per week
* Company Pension savings scheme
* 25 days annual leave
* Option to buy extra annual leave days
* Refer a friend bonus scheme
* A whole host of other BB staff employee bens (discounts, exclusive offers etc)

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

* 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

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

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 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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