Job Description

About the role

Drive commercial excellence on projects that shape the nation. Step into a key leadership role as a Managing Quantity Surveyor and help deliver infrastructure that transforms communities and connects lives. You'll join us for our stability, award-winning training, and unmatched career progression--and stay for a culture that feels like family within the UK's largest civil engineering organisation. From local initiatives to landmark national projects, we're active in nearly every market. Now's your opportunity to grow with us.



In our Regional Civils division, you'll lead a dedicated team of quantity surveyors on a major infrastructure scheme in Benacre, East Suffolk. This is a heavy civils project governed by NEC contracts, and you'll be involved from the ground up--bringing your expertise to shape its success from the earliest stages. It's your chance to make a lasting impact.

What you'll be doing

This is a management position for an individual with the business acumen to develop commercial opportunity on projects within the business stream to achieve and exceed profitability targets. Proven experience in the ability to lead, influence and communicate with others and, in particular, create successful commercial teams at all levels is required. Demonstrable experience within a heavy civils background, specifically management of major earthwork schemes. Substantial previous experience in quantity surveying within a relevant business environment and a valid CSCS card are required. Membership of a relevant professional body and/or relevant professional qualification is desirable, such as RICS/CIOB/RIBA/ICE/ CIBSE.

The ability to operate successfully in a commercial environment and previous experience of managing project commercial performance is necessary. Commercial awareness is required to assess margin, risk and cash flow.



Leading by example to manage subcontractors, a team of Quantity Surveyors and our commercial success, you'll:


Ensure commercial & contractual control and co-ordination of the efforts of all parties involved in the execution of a range of specified projects Manage a small team of quantity surveyors on a single large project in Suffolk Provide guidance to other members of the Commercial/quantity surveying team and Project Directors/Managers on all aspects relating to commercial activity on the specified projects Be able to see the bigger picture to commercially deliver larger projects - from initial calculations to final figures Confidently build relationships with clients and subcontractors Make sure that contracts are well managed and that subcontractors are properly procured and paid Monitor how contracts are progressing and work with multi-disciplinary teams to spot opportunities to minimise costs and maximise value for money Keep a keen eye on any changes to the project and sensitively handle conversations around their impact on cost Grow through exposure, mentorship and excellent soft skills and technical training Have plenty of opportunity to keep building invaluable professional networks.

Who we're looking for

This is a management position for an individual with the business acumen to develop commercial opportunity on projects within the business stream to achieve and exceed profitability targets.


Proven experience in the ability to lead, influence and communicate with others and, in particular, create successful commercial teams at all levels is required. Demonstrable experience in a specific sector may be required. Substantial previous experience in quantity surveying within a relevant business environment and a valid CSCS card are required. Membership of a relevant professional body and/or relevant professional qualification is desirable, such as RICS/CIOB/RIBA/ICE/ CIBSE. The ability to operate successfully in a commercial environment and previous experience of managing project commercial performance is necessary. Commercial awareness is required to assess margin, risk and cash flow. Be a member of RICS, ICES or CIOB Have a strong focus on safety and quality Share our positive outlook and passion for what we do Understand how best to mentor and develop our Quantity Surveyors and other commercial teams Be a natural collaborator who can work as a team with people in other disciplines Ideally have a degree (in any field) or equivalent experience.

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

With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.

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: BBUK16110