About the role
Balfour Beatty Rail are recruiting for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support commercial & contractual control and co-ordination of the efforts of all parties involved in the execution of a specified project or range of projects.
What you’ll be doing
Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with standard company HSE procedures and work instructions
In conjunction with the relevant Project Management team member(s), be a contributor 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 for sections of the project
Continually monitor projected costs to completion in line with budget
Ensure that necessary interface information between customers, sub-contractors and other departments is provided in a timely manner
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 for a section of the works
Assist in ensuring effective records are maintained to support claims and that applications for payment for variations are issued in a timely manner
Manage the subcontract tender process, including the selection of sub-contractors and provision of all relevant contract and schedule documentation
Ensure that subcontracts are placed in an appropriate manner to step down appropriate responsibilities from the Main Contract
Ensure that each sub-contractor’s account is managed strictly in accordance with their terms and conditions
Assist the Project Management team member(s) in arranging and undertaking project reviews and issue of associated reports
Provide accurate monthly reporting of cost and value on the project(s) in line with the Company’s reporting process for a section of the works
Ensure works are undertaken with BMS and Group Minimum Commercial Expectations
Where appropriate and where used on the specified project, utilise BIM to support progress monitoring, provide commercial reporting and incorporate information to support change management, variations orders and encourage all sub-contractors/ supply chain members to integrate their work into BIM
Live the Balfour Beatty Values
Ensure a relentless focus on Zero Harm
Support the delivery of the CSUK Sustainability 2020 roadmap
Who we’re looking for
Previous experience in Quantity Surveying, some of which should have been obtained within a relevant business environment (Rail, Civil Engineering or Construction)
A valid CSCS card are required
Membership of a relevant professional body and/or relevant professional qualification is desirable, such as InstCES/RICS
Sound working knowledge of construction and contract law and various forms of Conditions of Contract
Detailed knowledge and understanding of tendering and procurement processes
Knowledge of construction techniques on particular projects
Ability to apply the knowledge and principles of commercial management to construction projects
Working knowledge of basic plant, equipment and materials
Knowledge and understanding of sub-contracting principles, together with the ability to draft and administer sub contracts
Ability to implement procedures to quantify and cost construction works, including the use of appropriate standard methods of measurement
Understanding of the requirements to provide and obtain Insurance, Bonds and Warranties
Proficiency in administration, writing, numeracy, IT and MS Office
Proven ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
Enthusiasm and results focus, together with an ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
Effective negotiation skills – both with internal and external customers
Why work for us
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 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…
About us
Balfour Beatty works at the heart of the UK’s rail networks – designing, enhancing and maintaining thousands of miles of the railways that connect communities and underpin growth.
From feasibility studies, planning and design through to implementation and asset management, we provide multi-disciplinary rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets. Our expertise covers electrification, track, power, civils, specialist rail plant, railway systems and technologies.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.
We’re looking to continually improve our recruitment process, so if you have any feedback, please share this with us via candidaterecruitmentenquiries@balfourbeatty.com
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