Job Description

About the role
Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking to take your next step in a high-profile, technically fascinating environment?
Balfour Beatty is proud to be supporting the transformation of the Rolls-Royce facility in Derby - a critical upgrade to help deliver major future government projects, and we're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead commercial management activity on a high-value, strategic programme while mentoring and supporting the next generation of commercial professionals.
What you'll be doing
As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for managing all commercial aspects across your area of the project - including costs, income, subcontractor engagement, and change management.
You'll also:

• Lead commercial planning and forecasting

• Prepare activity and resource schedules

• Analyse tender documents and negotiate subcontract packages

• Support claims, contract changes, and compensation events

• Oversee internal reporting, KPIs, and cost control

• Support the recruitment and development of junior commercial staff

• Promote best practice and digital/LEAN initiatives in commercial governance

Who we're looking for
We're seeking someone who brings a mix of commercial experience, leadership capability, and technical understanding.
You'll ideally have:

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

• Chartered status (MRICS, MCInstCES, or MCIOB) or working towards it

• Previous experience on major build or infrastructure projects

• Familiarity with NEC4 Option E (Cost Reimbursable) contracts

• Strong stakeholder and client management skills

• BPSS or (ideally) SC Security Clearance

• A CSCS (Professionally Qualified Person) card

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's Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK's most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we're driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.
From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.
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
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:
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:

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