At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in managing commercial performance on exciting infrastructure projects.
- Company: Join Balfour Beatty – Balvac, a leader in structural maintenance and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace with a commitment to equality and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the UK's critical infrastructure while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Quantity Surveyor with NEC contract knowledge is essential.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
About The Role
Company: Balfour Beatty – Balvac
Balvac, part of Balfour Beatty, is a leading specialist in structural maintenance, asset strengthening, concrete repair, and refurbishment across the United Kingdom.
Our teams work on some of the country’s most important highways, bridges, tunnels, and critical infrastructure—keeping people moving safely and reliably.
With over 90 years of expertise, Balvac is known for delivering technically challenging projects with innovation, precision and a culture of integrity.
If you are passionate about helping to extend the life of the nation’s infrastructure while developing your own career, this is the place to be.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC contract experience.
In this role you will play a key part in managing commercial performance, leading our commercial team, and supporting successful delivery across a diverse portfolio of projects.
You will be office-based in Warrington two to three days per week, working closely with operational teams, subcontractors, clients and senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team of Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Administrators.
- Manage subcontractor accounts, including dispute resolution where required.
- Drive value maximisation through effective change control and contract management.
- Ensure accurate weekly cost reporting, valuations and WIP management.
- Prepare payment applications and support the business in achieving cash flow targets.
- Provide commercial insight to Project Managers, Contracts Managers and the Commercial Manager.
- Support annual budget preparation, monthly reforecasting and profit & loss reporting.
- Build strong relationships with clients, supply chain partners and internal stakeholders.
- Who We're Looking For
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior QS – ideally within structural repair, concrete remediation, highways, infrastructure, civil engineering or similar technical environments aligned with Balvac’s work.
- Strong working knowledge of NEC4 contracts (essential).
- Skilled in developing and managing subcontracts and commercial agreements.
- Highly organised, analytical and confident communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong IT skills (Word, Excel) and clear, professional presentation abilities.
- A team player with integrity, accuracy and a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Employment Equality
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.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or relationship status.
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Balfour Beatty – Balvac is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Warrington where innovation and integrity are at the forefront of our operations. With over 90 years of expertise, we provide our employees with ample opportunities for professional growth while working on critical infrastructure projects that make a real difference in communities. Our commitment to employee development, coupled with a supportive culture and focus on diversity, ensures that every team member can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our mission.
