Senior Quantity Surveyor

Description:

Join a landmark “once in a generation” project delivering clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. The Sizewell C project is a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast, providing reliable low-carbon electricity.

You will be part of the Civil Works Alliance, a collaborative partnership between Sizewell C and international construction leaders Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics, and Laing O’Rourke, combining global expertise in complex infrastructure delivery.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage all project costs from initial calculations to final figures to minimize costs and maximize value without compromising quality and standards.

• Review tenders and cost data; prepare and manage Target Cost for projects.

• Coordinate commercial teams to identify and resolve programme issues.

• Manage commercial risk, opportunity, and disallowed costs.

• Prepare and review Earned Value Management and monthly operating statements.

• Report commercial progress to senior management.

• Oversee procurement, contract management, and dispute resolution processes including SCL Protocol.

• Recruit, develop, and manage commercial staff and performance.

• Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary teams with strong interpersonal skills.

• Take decisive actions and set challenging goals.

Candidate Requirements:

• Chartered membership of RICS, ICES, or CIOB.

• Strong commercial acumen with excellent communication and influencing skills.

• Ability to manage conflicts and build respect across teams.

• Knowledge of economic factors affecting the construction industry.

• Experience in contract management, procurement, and commercial reporting.

• Ability to innovate and implement improvements.

Why Work For Balfour Beatty?

• Be part of some of the UK’s most ambitious and meaningful infrastructure projects, including HS2 and Hinkley Point C.

• Flexible working arrangements including up to 40% remote working (where role allows).

• 42 hours work week.

• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).

• Family-friendly policies: 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave, 4 weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave.

• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.

Diversity and Inclusion:
Balfour Beatty is committed to an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, and actively supports diversity through partnerships with organizations like WISE, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE. They are a Disability Confident Employer and encourage applications from people with disabilities, veterans, reservists, and minorities.