Job Description

About the role

Amazing infrastructure isn't the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor based from our Maxim Park office in Motherwell and build something to be proud of.



We're looking for an Experienced Quantity Surveyor with a track record in managing all costs and income within their area of responsibility. They seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality. Preferably, they will be a Chartered Member of the RICS, CICES or CIOB or working to achieve in the near future. Experience of managing a small team of commercial staff as well as mentoring others on their journey to becoming professionally qualified is desirable. They will maintain their Continuing Professional


Development (CPD).

What you'll be doing

Request information and systematically check data Prepares Activity Schedules, Resource Schedules & analyses tender

documents
Critically appraises, estimates and negotiates the above with 3rd parties Reviews complex contract programmes such as Time-Location, Assists with the preparation of delay and disruption programmes Monitors subcontract activities, measure and respond appropriately Prepares Internal reports, commercial progress and financial reconciliation and

report to senior project staff.
Understanding of the Customer Contract and undertakes customer and

stakeholder management
Analyses rates & prices, agreement of variations and or compensation events

as required
Prepares, submits and negotiates claims when required Manages commercial aspects with Customer and Stakeholders for their area of

responsibility
Undertakes constructability analyses using construction programmes. Prepares procurement programme and helps develop the strategy.
Development, Recruitment and Retention
Supports the recruitment, supervision and development of team members A good knowledge of and adheres to the Company's governance requirements and maximises LEAN/digital opportunities

Who we're looking for

The following are essential:


BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent knowledge MRICS/MCInstCES/MCIOB or working towards CSCS Card (Professional Qualified Person)

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 Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions.



We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK's national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.



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: BBUK16597