Job Description

Job No. BBUK14531


Senior Quantity Surveyor - Leeds
Highways
Quantity Surveying & Commercial
Leeds


Permanent


About the role


A Senior Quantity Surveyor is an experienced QS who has a track record


in managing all costs relating to building and civil engineering projects,


from the initial calculations to the final figures.



They seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality. Typically they will be a Chartered Member of the RICS, ICES or CIOB.



They will have experience of managing a small team of less experienced commercial staff as well as mentoring others on their journey to becoming professionally qualified.
What you'll be doing





Analytical Thinking & Decision MakingOrders information and systematically checks data

Cost EngineeringPrepares Activity Schedules, Resource Schedules & analyses
tender documents

EstimatingCritically appraises, estimates and negotiates the above with 3rd
parties

PlanningReviews complex contract programmes such as Time-Location, Assists with the preparation of delay and disruption programmes

Project ManagementMonitors subcontract activities, measure and respond appropriately Analyses the commercial progress and report to senior project staff

ProcurementUndertakes constructability analyses using construction
programmesPrepares procurement programme and helps develop the strategy

Commercial ManagementAnalyses rates & prices, agreement of variations and or
compensation events as requiredPrepares, submits and negotiates claims when required Prepares Internal reports, commercial progress and financial
reconciliation

Development, Recruitment and RetentionMaintains own Personal Development Plan Actively supports the development of others Produces plans for team to achieve goals / aspirations Supports recruitment of lower grades

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 Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.

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