Assistant Quantity Surveyor
Balfour Beatty
- Birmingham
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Good knowledge of quantity surveying duties and have a successful track record in performing these duties
- With support from more senior members of the commercial team, they will manage the costs of the works and ensure that their part of the project meets legal and quality standards.
- Responsible for the effective engagement and management of our supply chain.
- Ideally have a quantity surveying degree or be in the final stages of achieving the same on a part-time basis.
- Has a good knowledge of and adheres to the Companys GMCEs, BMS and other governance
- Gather data & carry out research on current construction costs
- Measure, record & value work supervised in accordance with appropriate rules and procedures
- Seek out, locate and assemble pre and post contract documentation, complimented with the necessary administration skills.
- Be responsible for weekly and monthly works programmes
- Awareness of different programme formats
- Collation of Cost and Value Information
- Preparation of Cost reconciliation statements
- Collect information required to specify procurement requirements
- Record and document information including registration of interest
- Collation of cost and value information
- Measurement of works and agreements with subcontractors
- Working towards professional membership from the RICS, ICES or CIOB
- BSc in Quantity Surveying
- Excellent communicator
- Ability to work as part of a project team
- Achievement Focus (Achieving Results)
- Industrial experience
- Knowledge of the role of a Quantity Surveyor
- 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 moreAbout usBalfour Beatty works at the heart of the UKs 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 inclusionAt 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, visitWe are 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: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: