Senior Quantity Surveyor

About the role

Balfour Beatty Power Transmission & Distribution is currently recruiting for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the successful delivery of major transmission and substation projects across the UK.

Working from our BTNO Project Office in Assington, Suffolk, you'll play a key role in the commercial management of a major infrastructure programme, helping to deliver critical energy projects that support the UK's transition to Net Zero.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's leading infrastructure businesses, working on complex, high-profile projects while benefiting from excellent career development opportunities and long-term project security.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for managing all commercial and contractual aspects of projects, ensuring maximum value is achieved whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the commercial performance of major infrastructure projects from inception through to final account.


• Preparing, reviewing and negotiating subcontract agreements and commercial terms.


• Managing compensation events, variations, claims and contractual entitlements.


• Producing accurate cost forecasts, CVRs, and financial reports.


• Supporting procurement activities and supply chain management.


• Monitoring subcontractor performance and valuations.


• Identifying, managing and mitigating commercial risks and opportunities.


• Providing commercial support to project delivery teams and senior stakeholders.


• Analysing rates, prices and cost data to maximise project value.


• Supporting the preparation and negotiation of claims where required.


• Mentoring and developing Assistant and Quantity Surveyors within the commercial team.


• Contributing to the continuous improvement of commercial processes and best practice.

Who we're looking for

We are keen to hear from commercially focused professionals with experience delivering infrastructure, utilities, power, energy, civil engineering or construction projects.

You'll ideally have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent industry experience.


• Experience operating as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor on major projects.


• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.


• Experience managing subcontractors, procurement and commercial reporting.


• Excellent commercial awareness and financial management skills.


• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation abilities.


• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members.


• Membership of, or working towards, RICS, ICES or CIOB accreditation.

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 infrastructure that powers communities and strengthens economies.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary and car or *car allowance


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Up to 7% employer pension contribution


• Family-friendly policies, including:




• Up to 28 weeks' full pay for maternity/adoption leave


• Up to 4 weeks' full pay for paternity/partner leave




• Professional membership fees paid


• Training, development and career progression opportunities


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Share incentive plan


• Volunteering leave and recognition schemes


• Flexible and smart working arrangements where the role allows

About us

Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

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

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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