Quantity Surveyor
| Posting date: | 10 October 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 November 2025 |
| Location: | Middlesbrough, TS10 |
| Company: | Balfour Beatty Plc |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | BBUK15592-530796 |
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 Quantity Surveyor to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside (NZT) project based at our site in Redcar and Cleveland.
What you'll be doing
Cost Engineering
• Prepares Activity Schedules, Resource Schedules & analyses tender documents
Estimating
• Critically appraises, estimates and negotiates the above with 3rd parties
Planning
• Reviews complex contract programmes such as Time-Location
• Assists with the preparation of delay and disruption programmes
Project Management
• Monitors subcontract activities, measure and respond appropriately
• Analyses the commercial progress and report to senior project staff
Procurement
• Undertakes constructability analyses using construction programmes
• Prepares procurement programme and helps develop the strategy
Commercial Management
• Analyses rates & prices, agreement of variations and or compensation events as required
• Prepares, submits and negotiates claims when required
• Prepares Internal reports, commercial progress and financial reconciliation
Development, Recruitment and Retention
• Produces plans for team to achieve goals / aspirations
• Involved with Company Recruitment processes
Who we're looking for
Cost Engineering
• The ability to use financial control procedures
• The ability to use existing information to value variations
Planning
• Understands and uses Contract Programmes incorporating the whole of the works
Procurement
• The ability to analyse the implication of various options
• Knowledge of Construction programmes
Commercial Management
• A sound working knowledge of the various forms of conditions of contract used for civil engineering projects
• Demonstrates knowledge & experience of contract structures & documentation
Change, Improvement and Innovation
• Discusses what change may mean with members of team
• Accepts new methods with a positive attitude to change
• Understanding of continual improvement ethos
Negotiation
• Articulates the facts with clarity, presenting their case logically and persuasively.
• Ability to identify and understand external factors which will affect the negotiation
• Ability to identify strengths and weaknesses of respective positions
Health, Safety and Environmental Awareness
• Aware of commercial implications of H, S & E issues
Development, Recruitment and Retention
• Understanding of the various development options available
• Knowledge of interview techniques
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 if applicable;
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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