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About the role

Amazing infrastructure isnt the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Rail team in Aston as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and you can build something to be proud of.

Role Purpose

• Good knowledge of quantity surveying duties and have a successful track record in performing these duties
• With support from more senior members of the commercial team, they will manage the costs of the works and ensure that their part of the project meets legal and quality standards.
• Responsible for the effective engagement and management of our supply chain.
• Ideally have a quantity surveying degree or be in the final stages of achieving the same on a part-time basis.

What you'll be doing

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will have the following accountabilities:

• Has a good knowledge of and adheres to the Companys GMCEs, BMS and other governance
• Gather data & carry out research on current construction costs
• Measure, record & value work supervised in accordance with appropriate rules and procedures
• Seek out, locate and assemble pre and post contract documentation, complimented with the necessary administration skills.
• Be responsible for weekly and monthly works programmes
• Awareness of different programme formats
• Collation of Cost and Value Information
• Preparation of Cost reconciliation statements
• Collect information required to specify procurement requirements
• Record and document information including registration of interest
• Collation of cost and value information
• Measurement of works and agreements with subcontractors
• Working towards professional membership from the RICS, ICES or CIOB

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

• BSc in Quantity Surveying
• Excellent communicator
• Ability to work as part of a project team
• Achievement Focus (Achieving Results)
• Industrial experience
• Knowledge of the role of a Quantity Surveyor

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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