Managing Quantity Surveyor

About the role

Balfour Beatty Rail has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead a team of Quantity Surveyors on a major framework programme. The role will also provide commercial leadership and oversight for the successful close-out of several schemes across the region, working closely with smaller commercial teams to deliver excellent project outcomes.

Below are some of the responsibilities of the Managing Quantity Surveyor;

Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with standard company HSE procedures and work instructions

Accountable for the activities of directly reporting quantity surveying staff, providing advice and guidance to other members of the team and to Project Directors/Managers, as required

In conjunction with the relevant Project Management team member(s), be accountable for the profitability of the project(s), and develop an appropriate commercial strategy for the project(s) to ensure delivery of required margins

Contribute to the management and maintenance of a contract cost reporting system, ensuring all financial information is managed and up-to-date and tracked with budget/tender allowances, commitments and deviations highlighted and managed

With other members of the team, produce and provide accurate forecasts of project cost to completion and final value

Continually monitor projected costs to completion in line with budget

Ensure that necessary interface information between customer, subcontractors and other departments is provided in a timely manner

Pro-actively monitor cash flow and valuation plan, ensuring applications are made correctly and in a timely manner

Ensure contract variations are identified, valued and turned into agreed variation orders with the customer in a timely manner

Manage the subcontract tender process, including the selection of sub-contractors and provision of all relevant contract and schedule documentation

This is a management position for an individual with the business acumen to develop commercial opportunity on projects within the business stream to achieve and exceed profitability targets.

Proven experience in the ability to lead, influence and communicate with others and, in particular, create successful commercial teams at all levels is required.

Substantial previous experience in quantity surveying within a relevant business environment and a valid CSCS card are required.

Membership of a relevant professional body and/or relevant professional qualification is desirable, such as RICS/CIOB/RIBA/ICE/ CIBSE.

The ability to operate successfully in a commercial environment and previous experience of managing project commercial performance is necessary.

Commercial awareness is required to assess margin, risk and cash flow.

Demonstrates a passion and excitement for their work. Tackles problems head-on and works to resolve them without delay.

Willing to go the extra mile to exceed expectations.

Continually searches for ways to add value and take performance to the next level.

Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other stakeholders.

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn't rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to…