Senior Quantity Surveyor - Balvac

Job No. BBUK
17526

Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Balvac
- Liverpool

Living Places

Quantity Surveying & Commercial

About the role

Job Title:

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Balvac

Location:

Warrington Company:
Balfour Beatty – Balvac Join Balvac – Proud Custodians of the UK’s Infrastructure Balvac, part of Balfour Beatty, is a leading specialist in structural maintenance, asset strengthening, concrete repair, and refurbishment across the UK. Our teams work on some of the country’s most important highways, bridges, tunnels, and critical infrastructure—keeping people moving safely and reliably.

With over 90 years of expertise, Balvac is known for delivering technically challenging projects with innovation, precision, and a culture of integrity. If you’re passionate about helping extend the life of the nation’s infrastructure while developing your own career, this is the place to be.

The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC contract  this role, you’ll play a key part in managing commercial performance, leading our commercial team, and supporting successful delivery across a diverse portfolio of projects. You’ll be office-based in Warrington 2–3 days per week, working closely with operational teams, subcontractors, clients, and senior leadership.
What you'll be doing

Key Responsibilities As a Senior QS, you will:

Lead and support a team of Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Administrators.

Manage subcontractor accounts, including dispute resolution where required.

Drive value maximisation through effective change control and contract management.

Ensure accurate weekly cost reporting, valuations, and WIP management.

Prepare payment applications and support the business in achieving cash flow targets.

Provide commercial insight to Project Managers, Contracts Managers, and the Commercial Manager.

Support annual budget preparation, monthly reforecasting, and profit & loss reporting.

Build strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders.
Who we're looking for
Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS—ideally within structural repair, concrete remediation, highways, infrastructure, civil engineering, or similar technical environments aligned with Balvac’s work.

Strong working knowledge of NEC4 contracts (essential).Skilled in developing and managing subcontracts and commercial agreements.

Highly organised, analytical, and confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels.

Strong IT skills (Word, Excel) and clear, professional presentation abilities.

A team player with integrity, accuracy, and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Why Balvac?

At Balvac, you’ll join a collaborative team that values innovation, expertise, and continuous improvement. You’ll have the freedom to shape your role, contribute to nationally significant projects, and grow within the wider Balfour Beatty organisation—one of the UK’s largest and most respected infrastructure groups.

You’ll also be part of a culture built on safety, integrity, and respect, where everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential.

Professional and personal development 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 about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

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