Assistant Quantity Surveyor

We are pleased to confirm that you will be joining Balfour Beatty Power Transmission & Distribution as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your commercial experience while working alongside experienced Quantity Surveyors, Senior Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Leads on the successful delivery of the project.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial team in managing project costs, maximising value and margins, improving cash collection and ensuring our commercial activities are delivered in line with Balfour Beatty procedures and policies.

• Maintain awareness of Balfour Beatty governance requirements and support compliance with BMS and commercial procedures.
• Assist with the preparation of cost reports, forecasts, and budgets.
• Support interim valuations, payment applications, and cost value reconciliations (CVRs).
• Assist in tracking project costs, variations, and change control.
• Support the preparation and close-out of final accounts.
• Support contract administration in accordance with the agreed form of contract (typically NEC4).
• Help maintain accurate commercial records and cost data.
• Assist in monitoring compliance with contractual obligations and internal governance processes.
• Support subcontractor procurement, including tender enquiries, evaluations, and contract administration.
• Assist with subcontractor payments, variations, and performance monitoring.
• Help maintain effective working relationships with the supply chain.
• Identify potential commercial risks and opportunities and elevate as appropriate.
• Support the maintenance of risk registers and change logs.
• Contribute to regular commercial and financial reporting.
• Work collaboratively with project managers, engineers, procurement, and commercial colleagues.
• Support senior commercial staff with day-to-day commercial activities.
• Actively work towards professional development and chartership.

• An organised, innovative, and creative Assistant Quantity Surveyor with enthusiasm for gaining knowledge and experience of working on diverse Projects and Portfolio's.
• Some experience within a construction or infrastructure environment.
• Basic understanding of commercial and cost management principles
• Awareness of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 desirable).
• Strong numerical, organisational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstration of resilience and determination to succeed (achievement focus).
• Proactively manage opportunities, risks, and threats

Essentials - The following qualifications or their equivalent are essential:

Working towards BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Membership of RICS, ICES or CIOB (or working towards

• 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

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