Quantity Surveyor

Our projects are more than just your opportunity to make your mark. They're an opportunity to stretch, test and develop your expertise. Join our Living Places team as a Quantity Surveyor on our Cambridge Streetlighting Framework where you'll deliver complex work that really matters to our business, and the world around you. As a Quantity Surveyor you will be supporting other more senior members of the commercial team in delivering the varied commercial duties as well as being responsible for procuring and managing our supply chain. What you'll be doing As a Quantity Surveyor you will:

• Measure, record & value work unsupervised in accordance with
appropriate rules and procedures
• Measure & interpret specifications & drawings
• Build up estimates from first principle including net and gross estimates
• Translate measurement from drawings and Specifications and prepare
Bills of Quantities and Schedules of rates
• Manage and Procurement Sub Contractors
• Review weekly, monthly, section programmes of works., 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 We 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

You will have the following:
• BSc/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying
• NEC/JCT experience
• Civil Engineering Framework or relevant background would be beneficial
• Experience of CVR, forecasting and final account experience.