Job Description

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Power T&D team. The role will support senior members of the commercial function while also taking responsibility for key commercial duties, including procurement and supply chain management. You will play a central role in managing project costs, driving value, and ensuring our work meets the highest standards of quality and compliance.



Typically, a Quantity Surveyor at this level will be chartered or working toward professional membership (RICS, ICES or CIOB) and act as a role model for less experienced team members.



We encourage both full?time and part?time applications. We know that the right person for the role may not always be able to commit to full?time hours.

What you'll be doing

Organise information clearly and carry out systematic data checks. Measure, record and value work independently in line with relevant rules and procedures. Review project programmes. Plan commercial activities to align with programme requirements. Understand the impact of delay and disruption on programme performance. Gather information required to specify procurement needs. Understand and document the steps and requirements for procuring suppliers. Manage customer and stakeholder relationships within your area of responsibility. Carry out measurement of works and agreement of valuations with subcontractors. Collate cost and value information. Prepare cost reconciliation statements. Support the development of colleagues within the commercial team. Continue working toward professional chartership with RICS or an equivalent body.

Who we're looking for

Essential experience:



BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying



Desirable skills and experience:


Strong communication skills Effective teamwork Achievement and delivery focus Previous commercial work experience Knowledge of the wider infrastructure or utilities industry

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.


Competitive Salary 37.5 hours Monday to Friday Company DC pension scheme up to 5% EEs & 7% ERs Company car Hybrid working 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications Employee assistance programme

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



Job Reference: BBUK17096