Quantity Surveyor - Sizewell C -Sizewell C Based - Leiston

About The Role

The purpose of the role is: A Quantity Surveyor has a number of years’ experience in managing all costs

relating to building and civil engineering projects. They will be supporting other more senior members of the

commercial team in delivering the varied commercial duties as well as being responsible for procuring and

managing our supply chain. They actively seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for

money, while still achieving the required standards and quality for our Customers. Typically, a QS will be

chartered or in the final stages of achieving professional membership of the RICS, ICES or CIOB and will be

a peer role model for those less experienced members of the commercial team

What you'll be doing

Governance

• Has a good knowledge of and adheres to the Company’s GMCEs, BMS and other governance
  
  

Analytical Thinking & Decision Making

• Orders information and systematically checks data
  
  

Cost Engineering

• Measure, record & value work unsupervised in accordance with appropriate rules and procedures
  
  

Estimating

• Measure & interpret specifications & drawings
• 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

Planning

• Review weekly, monthly, section programmes of works
• Plan commercial activities to meet requirements of section programmes
• Have an understanding of delay and disruption programmes
  
  

Project Management

• Use the company’s ERP System
• Collation of Cost and Value Information
• Preparation of Cost reconciliation statements
  
  

Procurement

• Collect information required to specify procurement requirements

Record and document information including registration of interest

Understand the steps / documentation required

Who we're looking for

Essential

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or experience equivalent
  
  

Desirable

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Achievement Focus (Achieving Results)
• Previous Commercial Work experience
• Industry knowledge
  
  

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?

Benefits

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 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