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About the role

Our diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy Value everyone, drives action to improve diversity in our organisation and create an inclusive culture. It promotes high performance, engagement and makes Balfour Beatty a great place to work. We encourage innovative and fresh ways of thinking, allowing every employee to be themselves and perform at their very best.

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark; theyre an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Rail team as a Quantity Surveyor for the Transport for London track renewals project and you'll deliver complex work that really matters to our business and become involved in some of the biggest infrastructure projects in the industry. The role offers hybrid working and flexible working requests are also available.

Purpose of role is to:

• Manage all costs in relation to infrastructure projects with experience of identifying commercial risks and opportunities in respect of their works
• Provide support to senior members of team in delivering varied commercial duties including responsibility for procuring and managing supply chain
• Optimise commercial performance through diligent cost control and value for money opportunities, whilst achieving the required standards and quality for our customers
• Assist with commercial relationships to both internal and external stakeholders
  Provide support and adherence for the Gated Business Lifecycle process

What you'll be doing

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will have the following accountabilities:

• Undertakes customer and stakeholder management for their area of responsibility
• Collation of cost and value information
• Measurement of works and agreements with subcontractors
• Measure, record & value work unsupervised in accordance with appropriate rules and procedures
• Build up estimates from first principle including net and gross estimates
• Translate measurement from drawings and Specifications and prepare Bills of Quantities and Schedules of rates
• Review weekly, monthly, section programmes of works and understanding of delay and disruption programmes
• Plan commercial activities to meet requirements of section programmes
• Preparation of Cost reconciliation statements
• Collect information required to specify procurement requirements
• Record and document information including registration of interest

Who we're looking for

The following qualifications or equivalent are essential:

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent experience

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• An organised, innovative and creative Quantity Surveyor with experience of working on Projects
• Previous experience of managing costs and maximising value
• Experience of financial and commercial control within a project
• Experience of procuring and managing supply chain
• Experience of working as part of commercial teams
• Maintain a Personal Development Plan
• Supports the development of others
• Membership of RICS or ICES or working towards this accreditation
• Proven record of working to deadlines, working efficiently and to a high standard
• Experience of infrastructure projects with resilience and determination to succeed

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs 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 wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats 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 works at the heart of the UKs rail networks designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.

From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.

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

We are 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

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