Managing Quantity Surveyor

About the role
Balfour Beatty has an exciting opportunity for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our Regional team to work in Basingstoke.



What you'll be doing
As a Managing Quantity Surveyor you will:




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



Who we're looking for
You will have:


A 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. Demonstrable experience in a specific sector may be required
Substantial previous experience in quantity surveying within a relevant business environment and a valid CSCS card are required
A 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



Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver amazing projects in challenging conditions; developing, managing and maintaining the vital infrastructure and public spaces that modern economies, societies and communities rely on.



About us


We deliver flexible civil engineering and construction services from regional hubs and UK-wide local delivery units, aligned to chosen sectors.



Responsible for close to GBP2 billion of turnover annually, our teams deliver regional and national framework contracts, new builds, refurbishment and fit out across a number of core markets.



We value diversity and celebrate individual differences, believing that our inclusive culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic and innovative organisation.



Balfour Beatty is a corporate signatory to WISE (Women in Science & Engineering) and a member of Stonewall's Diversity Champions programme. Our aim is to attract more people from diverse backgrounds to help us build on our inclusive culture.



We are also Silver Award holders in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.



Closing Date: 1st June 2017




Salary: . Date posted: 27/04/2017