About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Commercial team. This role is perfect for someone with a solid understanding of quantity surveying and a passion for cost and value management in construction. With the support of senior colleagues, you'll contribute to delivering successful, compliant projects and play a key part in engaging and managing our supply chain.

What you'll be doing

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting cost engineering by gathering data and conducting cost research

• Measuring, recording, and valuing work in line with appropriate procedures

• Assisting with estimating by preparing and managing pre- and post-contract documentation

• Contributing to short-term and long-term planning and understanding programme formats

• Using our ERP system for project tracking and cost management

• Preparing cost/value reconciliations and statements

• Supporting procurement activities and maintaining accurate records

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone with:

• A BSc in Quantity Surveying (or working towards completion)

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A focus on achieving results and continuous improvement

• Some relevant industry experience and knowledge of QS responsibilities

If you're passionate about construction and ready to take your next step in a supportive, forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.

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 Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com