Senior Quantity Surveyor

Balfour; Motherwell; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major infrastructure solutions company is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost management on infrastructure projects based in Motherwell. The ideal candidate will have a background in managing costs effectively and mentoring a commercial team. This role offers flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional development within the company.

Benefits

Up to 40% remote working options

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Experience in managing all costs within the area of responsibility.
• Capability to minimise project costs while ensuring quality.
• Experience in leading a commercial team and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare activity schedules and analyse tender documents.
• Monitor subcontract activities and respond appropriately.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate claims.

Skills

Managing costs and income

Estimating and negotiating costs

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Education

BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying

MRICS/MCInstCES/MCIOB or working towards

Tools

CSCS Card

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick – Motherwell

Based at our Maxim Park office in Motherwell, this role forms part of the Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team, where you will contribute to both infrastructure projects and the development of impressive career paths.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a proven track record of managing all costs and income within their area of responsibility. The ideal candidate will minimise project costs, enhance value for money, and meet the required standards of quality while maintaining their Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Preferably, you will be a Chartered Member of the RICS, CICES, or CIOB, or working toward such status. Experience leading a small commercial team and mentoring staff on their professional qualification journey is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Request and systematically check information data.
• Prepare activity and resource schedules and analyse tender documents.
• Critically appraise, estimate and negotiate costs with third parties.
• Review complex contract programmes such as Time‑Location and assist with preparation of delay and disruption programmes.
• Monitor subcontract activities, measure, and respond appropriately.
• Prepare internal reports, commercial progress, and financial reconciliation; report to senior project staff.
• Understands the customer contract and manages stakeholders.
• Analyse rates and prices, agree on variations or compensation events as required.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate claims when required.
• Manage commercial aspects with customers and stakeholders for assigned responsibilities.
• Conduct constructability analyses using construction programmes.
• Prepare procurement programme and aid strategy development.
• Support recruitment, supervision, and development of team members.
• Adhere to the company’s governance requirements and maximise LEAN/digital opportunities.

Essential Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent knowledge.
• MRICS/MCInstCES/MCIOB or working towards qualification.
• CSCS Card (Professional Qualified Person).

Benefits

• Smart working with up to 40% remote option where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata).
• Family‑friendly policies: 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partner leave.
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.

About Us

Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick is a leader in mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions. We design, install and maintain the complex systems and technologies that underpin the UK’s national infrastructure and bring buildings to life.

We believe diversity and inclusion are essential to a successful workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we continually grow our diverse workforce and foster an inclusive culture that lets everyone thrive. We are members of WISE, ENEI, the Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers. We are 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 commit to working with people who have disabilities or long‑term health conditions to remove barriers to employment. We will provide an interview to applicants who meet the minimum requirements. For more information, visit the disability confident portal.

We continually strive to improve our resourcing process and ensure fairness and inclusivity for all applicants. Please share any feedback on our process at [e-mail].