Quantity Surveyor

About Barhale

Who are Barhale?

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran, in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:

Water
Transport
Built environment
Energy We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

Tunnelling
MEICA
Temporary and permanent design
Steel-fabrication
Signs (design and fabrication)
Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

Why join Barhale?

As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success

Role Profile:
Quantity Surveyor

Reporting to:
Senior Quantity Surveyor/Managing Quantity Surveyor

Role Overview

The Quantity Surveyor provides commercial support to project teams, maintaining accurate commercial information and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and the Company’s objectives. The role involves regular liaison with clients, client representatives and third parties on commercial matters, while actively identifying and realising commercial opportunities and mitigating business risk.

Role Purpose

To support the successful commercial delivery of projects through effective cost control, reporting, subcontract management and contractual compliance. The role ensures accurate forecasting, cash management and value recovery while contributing to the continuous improvement of commercial processes and practices.

Key Accountabilities

Commercial Management & Governance

Ensure internal commercial processes are adhered to across the business unit
Actively seek to improve commercial processes and procedures
Maintain an understanding of JV / Alliance commercial processes where applicable and support their development
Support compliance with contractual and commercial governance requirements

Financial Performance

Ensure robust, accurate and timely cost and value reporting at the project and business unit level
Produce accurate cash flow reporting
Carry out cost management and forecasting activities
Update monthly CVRs, cost plans and commercial plans
Demonstrate strong earned value and cost analysis capability

Contract & Risk Management

Ensure main contract terms and conditions are appropriate, with commercial risks identified
Manage subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting
Ensure supply chain engagement under correct contractual terms
Prepare applications for payment
Liaise with clients and third parties on…