Job Description

About the role

Job Title

: Quantity Surveyor

Location:

North East England

Project Type:

Local Authority

Company:

Balfour Beatty Group

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team in the North East. This role will focus on delivering high-quality commercial management and cost control across non-NEC local authority projects, ensuring value for money while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.



You will be responsible for managing project costs, supporting procurement activities, maintaining accurate financial reporting, and working collaboratively with project teams, subcontractors, and local authority stakeholders.

What you'll be doing

As a Quantity Surveyor you will have the following responsibilities:

+ Manage and monitor all project costs and income within your area of responsibility on building and civil engineering projects. + Provide accurate measurement, valuation, and reporting of works.
+ Prepare bills of quantities, cost reconciliations, and schedules of rates in line with non-NEC contractual requirements.
+ Procure, appoint, and manage subcontractors and supply chain partners.
+ Support and mentor junior commercial staff, including apprentices, where required.
+ Ensure compliance with company governance requirements, processes, and systems.
+ Contribute to financial forecasting, cost planning, and cash flow management.
+ Engage proactively with internal stakeholders and external local authority representatives.
+ Assist in the management of change, delay, and disruption impacts on projects.
+ Maintain professional standards through Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Who we're looking for

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience). Proven experience in commercial management on building/civil engineering projects. Experience working on non-NEC contracts, ideally within the public/local authority sector. Strong understanding of cost control, measurement, and procurement processes. CSCS Card (Academically/Professionally Qualified). Professional membership (MRICS, MCInstCES, MCIOB) or working towards.

Desirable:

Experience of using ERP/digital systems for cost management. Knowledge of local authority governance and reporting processes. Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and chartership support. Flexible working policies aligned with project requirements. The chance to contribute to meaningful local authority projects across the North East.

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 Living Places please go to

Balfour Beatty Living Places | Local Authority Works

- 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

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




Job Reference: BBUK14761