Managing Quantity Surveyor

Balfour; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor in Lincoln to oversee the commercial function of a major highway project. Responsibilities include cost planning, contract administration, and mentoring junior surveyors, contributing significantly to a landmark scheme while developing leadership skills.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar.
• Experience in highways or civil engineering projects.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost planning, valuations, and forecasting throughout the project.
• Manage subcontract procurement and relationships.
• Prepare monthly reports for senior management and the client.

Skills

Cost planning

Contract administration

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management

Job description

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We’re working on an exciting 8km new build highway scheme in Lincolnshire, involving road construction, drainage, structures and associated works. To help us deliver this key piece of infrastructure, we’re looking for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to oversee the commercial side of the project and support both the team and client.

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you’ll lead the commercial function on the project, working closely with the Project Manager and site team. You will be responsible for financial management, contract administration, reporting, and guiding and supporting Junior Surveyors. This is a role where you can make a real impact on a landmark scheme while developing your leadership skills.

What you’ll be doing

• Oversee cost planning, valuations, and forecasting throughout the project
• Manage subcontract procurement and relationships
• Ensure contract requirements are understood and followed
• Prepare monthly reports for senior management and the client
• Identify potential risks and opportunities to keep the project on track
• Provide mentoring and support to junior team members

Who we’re looking for

• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or similar
• Experience in highways or civil engineering projects
• Familiarity with NEC contracts
• Confident communicator who can build positive relationships with clients and colleagues
• Able to lead a team while also working collaboratively

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.

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

With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.

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: [e-mail]

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction

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