Quantity Surveyor - Structures

Job Title:

Quantity Surveyor (Structures)

Location:

Glasgow

Company:
Balfour Beatty

Project:
Education Facility

Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Regional Scotland team on a Education Build Project

Based in Glasgow, you will support the commercial delivery of this major building project, working closely with the wider project team, customer and supply-chain partners.

We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor with proven experience across building, structural or complex construction projects. This is an excellent opportunity to take commercial ownership of key work packages while contributing to the successful delivery of an important new education facility.

As Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the costs and income associated with your area of responsibility, helping the project achieve its commercial, programme, quality and customer objectives.

• Measuring, recording and valuing works in accordance with contractual requirements and company procedures
• Managing the commercial performance of structural and building work packages
• Preparing cost-value reconciliations, forecasts and commercial reports
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and works information
• Preparing bills of quantities, schedules of rates and first-principle estimates
• Procuring subcontractors and managing subcontract enquiries, tender comparisons and adjudications
• Managing subcontract accounts, including valuations, payments, variations and final accounts
• Working with the project team to plan commercial activities in line with the construction programme
• Collating and reporting accurate cost and value information
• Developing a strong understanding of the customer contract and associated commercial risks
• Identifying, assessing and managing change, delay and disruption
• Building effective relationships with the customer, subcontractors and key stakeholders
• Supporting and mentoring less-experienced members of the commercial team where required

• Previous Quantity Surveying experience within the construction industry
• Strong experience on building, structural or major construction projects
• Experience managing subcontract procurement and subcontract accounts
• Good knowledge of construction contracts and commercial processes
• The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and programme information
• Experience preparing forecasts, cost reports and cost-value reconciliations
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Effective communication, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project team

Ideally, you will hold:

• A BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent commercial experience
• An appropriate CSCS card
• Membership of, or be working towards membership of, the RICS, ICES or CIOB

This is an opportunity to join Balfour Beatty at the beginning of a newly awarded project and play an important role in establishing its commercial success.

You will work on a significant building scheme in Glasgow, develop your experience across complex structural and construction packages, and be part of a collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality infrastructure for our customer.

At Balfour Beatty, our behaviours are to Talk Positively, Collaborate Relentlessly, Encourage Constantly, Make a Difference and Value Everyone.

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group. Our Regional Scotland business delivers major building and civil-engineering projects across the country, working with customers and communities to create infrastructure that supports long-term economic and social development.

We value diversity and celebrate individual differences, believing that our inclusive culture helps us build stronger teams and deliver better outcomes. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can succeed.

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.

We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year…