Senior Quantity Surveyor
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 October 2025 |
| Location: | Middlesbrough, TS10 |
| Company: | Balfour Beatty Plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBUK14972-528278 |
Summary
About the role
Do you want to be at the forefront of one of the world’s most ambitious sustainability initiatives?
Balfour Beatty have created iconic buildings and infrastructure all over the world over the past 115 years redefining excellence and setting the industry benchmark with every project.
As a result, alongside several consortium partners; Balfour Beatty have been selected by bp (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind 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
To ensure commercial & contractual control and co-ordination of the efforts of all parties involved in the execution of a specified project or range of projects. To provide guidance to other members of the Commercial/quantity surveying team and Project Directors/Managers on all aspects relating to commercial activity on a specified project or range of projects.
The successful candidate accountabilities will include;
- 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, including mentoring junior members of the team, and provide advice and guidance to other members of the team and to Project Directors/Managers, as required
• In conjunction with the relevant Project Management team member, be accountable for the profitability of the project(s), and develop an appropriate commercial strategy for the project(s) to ensure delivery of required margins
• Contribute to the management and maintenance of a contract cost reporting system, ensuring all financial information is managed and up-to-date and tracked with budget/tender allowances, commitments and deviations highlighted and managed
• With other members of the team, 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 in a timely manner
• Pro-actively monitor cash flow and valuation plan, ensuring applications are made correctly and in a timely manner
• Ensure contract variations are identified, valued and turned into agreed variation orders with the customer in a timely manner
• Assist in ensuring effective records are maintained to support claims and that applications for payment for variations are issued in a timely manner
• Manage the subcontract tender process, including the selection of sub-contractors and provision of all relevant contract and schedule documentation
• Ensure that subcontracts are placed in an appropriate manner to step down appropriate
responsibilities from the Main Contract
• Ensure that each sub-contractor’s account is managed strictly in accordance with their terms and conditions
• Ensure that any insurance claims are notified in accordance with CSUK requirements and that appropriate data is compiled for insurance claims
• Take an active role in assisting the Project Management team members in arranging and undertaking project reviews and issue of associated reports - Provide accurate monthly reporting of cost and value on the project(s) in line with the Company’s reporting process.
Be responsible for the preparation and agreement of final accounts
• Agree and resolves final accounts with sub-contractors
• Ensure compliance with BMS and Group Minimum Commercial Expectations
• Where appropriate and where used on the specified project, utilise BIM to support progress monitoring, provide commercial reporting and incorporate information to support change management, variations orders and encourage all sub-contractors/supply chain members to integrate their work into BIM
• Live the Balfour Beatty Values
• Ensure 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 and/or relevant professional qualification is desirable, such as RICS/CIOB/RIBA/ICE/CIBSE.
The following are essential requirements for the role:
- 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 the knowledge and principles of commercial management to construction projects
• Working knowledge of basic plant, equipment and materials
• Knowledge and understanding of sub-contracting principles, together with the ability to draft and administer sub contracts
• Ability to implement procedures to quantify and cost construction works, including the use of 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, with the 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, with an ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Effective negotiation skills with both internal and external customers
• Demonstrates a passion and excitement for his/her work. Tackles problems head-on and works to resolve them without delay.
• Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations. Continually searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level.
• Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other
stakeholders. Proactively builds knowledge through sharing knowledge, ideas and expertise with others.
• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Actively collects customer information and uses it to improve services and solutions. Manages the experience of customers to ensure positive relationships are established and maintained.
• Plans and organises work to safely achieve maximum efficiency and output. Delivers results consistently.
• Learns quickly. Adapts positively to changing business and customer demands. Is energised by change.
Why work for us
Our people are our biggest asset and we focus on recruiting, training and developing the people who can apply innovation to deliver the infrastructure of the future. We nurture these talents, offer a great benefits package in addition to a competitive base salary and continually invest in developing the skills of our people at every level.
Some of our key benefits are:
- An attractive/negotiated salary;
- 25 days annual leave + 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 business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a 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 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/
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