Job Description

About the role

A Managing Quantity Surveyor is a very experienced QS who manages all costs relating on a large building and civil engineering projects or on a number ofsmaller ones, from the initial calculations to the f igures. They will have significant experience in minimising the costs of a project and enhancing value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality. Typically they will have a track record of managing a commercial team and be a Chartered.

Member of the RICS, ICES or CIOB, and a mentor to other commercial staff on their journey to becoming professionally qualified.

Location:

St Martins Court London, with visits to Sizewell C site and Ipswich office.

What you'll be doing

Governance


Has a good knowledge of and adheres to the Company's GMCEs, BMS and other governance

Business and Customer Awareness


Ability to mitigate potentially damaging situations Communicate the good things Cost

Engineering


Applies principles of cost management & elemental cost analysis including life cycle implications where required Recognises and understands cost sensitive areas

Estimating


Undertakes risk analysis in the context of construction Manage the preparation of Target Costs Planning


Reviews progress of the project against the various programmes Preparation of delay and disruption programmes Monitors & controls critical elements of the process Identifies & communicates threats to budget & programme Project Management


Report and explain the commercial progress to senior project staff Cost Planning and pre-contract cost control Manages commercial aspects with Customer and Stakeholders for their area of responsibility

Procurement


Evaluate and negotiate tenders including Subcontractors and suppliers Assess and identify risks and opportunities as part of risk management Commercial Management


Manages customer and stakeholder management for their area of responsibility Risk and opportunity analysis Advising and contractual matters and formulating correspondence Undertakes benchmarking exercises & sets / monitors Performance indicators (KPI) Maximises digital opportunities

Development, Recruitment and Retention


Maintains own Personal Development Plan Manages HR/People aspects for direct and indirect reports (PDRs etc) Targets work opportunities or activities that can develop individuals Actively supports the development of others incl professional mentoring Manages recruitment of lower grades up to QS

Who we're looking for

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB Communication Teamwork Leadership Strategic change Management Achievement Focus (Achieving Results) Business and Customer Awareness Promotes organisational aims & objectives Manages customer needs
Manages opportunities & threats

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

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is one of the UK's leading specialist geo-technical contractors, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors.



Our comprehensive ground engineering capabilities, equipment and experience provide the solid foundations for infrastructure and buildings of any height, ranging from city skyscrapers to cross-country rail and road 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




Job Reference: BBUK13463