Job Description

About the role

Job Title

: Managing Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Derby / Birmingham (Hybrid working available)

Company:

Balfour Beatty - Asset & Technology Solutions (ATS)

About the role

Balfour Beatty Asset & Technology Solutions (ATS) is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor (MQS) to join its growing Temporary Site Services (TSS - Temporary M&E) team.



This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor who is ready to take the next step into a lead commercial position, with responsibility for people management, commercial leadership, and strategic input across a fast-growing national portfolio.



Over the last two years, the TSS business has seen significant growth across multiple sectors and flagship UK projects. This role offers genuine career progression, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to grow alongside a high-performing ATS team.

What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities

As Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial leadership of the Temporary Site Services portfolio, including:


Working closely with the Temporary Site Services Business Manager to provide end-to-end commercial support across the TSS operation Producing month-end accounts, forecasting and reporting to the Site Services finance and leadership teams Managing risk, opportunity and debt, ensuring robust commercial controls and accurate annual forecasts Providing contractual and commercial advice to pre-construction and operational teams, including strategy for upcoming works Leading and developing a team of Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Administrators, with a strong focus on mentoring and upskilling Ensuring commercial alignment and cohesion with other ATS and Site Services business areas Leading contractual processes including Early Warning Notices (EWN), Compensation Events (CEs) and final accounts Reporting commercial performance and progress to senior project and business leaders Managing commercial relationships with clients, customers and key stakeholders Evaluating, negotiating and appointing subcontractors and suppliers

Who we're looking for

About You

This role is suited to a Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to progress or an early-stage MQS with the following attributes:


Strong commercial and contractual knowledge within construction, M&E or infrastructure environments Experience supporting or leading small commercial teams Confident communicator, able to influence at multiple levels Strong business and customer awareness Proactive, resilient and tenacious approach to problem-solving Able to identify and manage commercial risk and opportunity Committed to developing others and promoting ATS and Balfour Beatty values Full UK driving licence (required)

Why join ATS at Derby - Raynesway

Clear career pathway from SQS to MQS and beyond Exposure to national projects and multiple sectors Hybrid working and strong regional base at Raynesway Backed by the scale, stability and investment of Balfour Beatty Strong focus on people development, mentoring and progression

Professional and personal development

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.



We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.



We're proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it's sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.

70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.

For further information about Balfour Beatty please go to

www.balfourbeatty.com/careers

You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section

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 vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

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...

About us

Asset & Technology Solutions provides innovative, safe and sustainable solutions to the Balfour Beatty projects across the UK. Our wide range of equipment and services includes HGV's, tower and crawler cranes, piling equipment, CCTV and security services, survey services and drones, suction excavators, sweepers, modular accommodation and much more.

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



Job Reference: BBUK17027