About the Role
Senior Quantity Surveyor – Balfour Beatty (at one Alliance)
Location: Peterborough (hybrid working 2–3 days per week in the office).
Balfour Beatty plays a key role as part of the Anglian Waters one Alliance. The Alliance is a collaboration between Anglian Water and eight industry-leading partners: Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO, delivering around 40% of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.
Entering AMP 8, we’re focusing on nature‑based, sustainable solutions such as wetlands and urban drainage schemes. We’re setting global benchmarks in environmental infrastructure, and we’re looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to help deliver cutting‑edge solutions for AMP8.
In this role you will serve as the commercial conscience of the integrated delivery team, ensuring cost control, value maximisation, and risk mitigation while upholding the highest standards of quality and safety. You will also ensure full compliance with Alliance and Anglian Water governance procedures, helping shape the future of sustainable infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead all aspects of commercial and cost management for assigned projects, supporting the Project Commercial Manager.
* Implement robust cost management processes, ensuring accurate reporting, data analysis, and informed commercial decision‑making.
* Ensure all project team members understand and adhere to contractual agreements, meeting the expectations of both clients and partner organisations.
* Collaborate with the Delivery Team to identify, implement, and monitor efficiency strategies throughout the project lifecycle.
* Maintain comprehensive financial records, including final accounts, ensuring financial transparency for audits and cost assurance.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven expertise in cost management and commercial operations within the construction sector.
* A passion for commercial management and a drive to deliver excellence.
* Strong leadership and customer service skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
* In‑depth knowledge of construction methodologies, contracts, and safety standards.
* A proactive mindset, comfortable challenging existing processes to enhance commercial outcomes.
* A degree (or equivalent) in engineering, management, or cost disciplines is highly desirable.
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 including 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave.
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe diversity and inclusion are essential to a successful workplace. We are a Disability Confident Employer and commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities and long‑term health conditions. We encourage applications from veterans, reservists, and other under‑represented groups. For more information, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.
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