Senior Quantity Surveyor (Rolls Royce Project)

Hybrid in Derby·Full-time·Added today (last checked 28 Oct)

Balfour Beatty

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Our summary

Work mode: Hybrid, Derby
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Experience: Senior level
Closing date: Apply by Monday 30 November
Holiday: 25 days holiday

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within the construction or civil engineering sector.
Strong knowledge of construction contracts, commercial management and cost control.
Experience managing subcontractor accounts, procurement, variations and final accounts.
The ability to interpret financial information, identify commercial risks and develop effective solutions.
Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
A collaborative approach and the confidence to influence commercial decisions.
A degree or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

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.

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key 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…

The role

Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking for your next challenge on a major construction project in Derby?

At Balfour Beatty, we're working in partnership with Rolls-Royce on a major expansion project in Derby, and we're looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team and play a key role in its successful commercial delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-profile project, working alongside a talented team to deliver complex construction works to the highest standards. You'll take ownership of key commercial activities, influence project performance and help drive value throughout the project lifecycle.

If you're commercially astute, enjoy working collaboratively and want to contribute to a significant project with a leading name in the engineering and manufacturing sector, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What you'll do

As a senior Quantity Surveyor you will be:

Managing the commercial and contractual aspects of the project, ensuring compliance with company procedures and contractual obligations.
Leading cost forecasting, budgeting, valuations and financial reporting.
Preparing and reviewing applications for payment, interim valuations and final accounts.
Managing subcontractor procurement, payments, variations and final accounts.
Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities to protect and improve project profitability.
Monitoring project costs against budgets and forecasts, providing accurate commercial information to support decision-making.
Working closely with project managers, engineers, planners and other stakeholders to support successful project delivery.

About Balfour Beatty

Industry: Construction

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About the company & team

Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.

Additional information

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

We’re looking to continually improve our recruitment process, so if you have any feedback, please share this with us via candidaterecruitmentenquiries@balfourbeatty.com

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