Job Description

Job No. BBUK14595


Quantity Surveyor - Milton Keynes
Living Places
Quantity Surveying & Commercial
Milton Keynes


Permanent


About the role


We're looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team and play a key role in delivering high-quality building and civil engineering projects. You'll be responsible for managing project costs, supporting procurement, and ensuring value for money while maintaining the highest standards. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you'll also support and mentor junior team members.
What you'll be doing


As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be involved in a wide range of commercial and project management activities, including:

Managing and valuing work in line with project specifications and procedures
Preparing estimates, bills of quantities, and schedules of rates
Supporting procurement and managing subcontractor relationships
Monitoring project costs and preparing cost reconciliation statements
Using ERP systems to track project performance
Reviewing and planning commercial activities to align with project programmes
Supporting stakeholder and customer engagement
Maintaining governance and compliance with internal systems and standards
Contributing to the development of junior team members


You'll also be expected to maintain a Personal Development Plan and work towards (or have already achieved) professional membership with RICS, ICES, or CIOB.
Who we're looking for


We're seeking a confident and capable Quantity Surveyor who has:

A BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent experience
Several years of experience in a similar role within construction or civil engineering
Strong analytical and commercial skills
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
A proactive, achievement-focused mindset
A good understanding of estimating, cost control, and procurement processes
Experience using ERP systems and interpreting technical drawings


Chartered status or active progression towards professional membership (RICS, ICES, CIOB) is highly desirable.
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 Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

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