HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.
Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or office based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.
Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Commercial/Procurement
Location: Based in Birmingham - the Central Region runs from the east of Birmingham into the city centre, comprising Sublot Delta, 1B, 4 and 5S. More than 50% of the structures within IPT Area North are located in the Central Region. This region, which covers a complex urban environment, also includes the 3.5 mile twin bore Bromford Tunnel. It also includes Interchange Station, as well as crossing three major highways (A45, M6 and M42).
Responsibilities
- Be aware of the requirement for pre‑contract management and project commercial start‑up procedures.
- Assist with subcontract procurement in accordance with the BBV procurement schedule, process and policy.
- Prepare work package content sheets and subcontract invitations to tender.
- Ensure materials and off‑site services are procured efficiently, in line with best practice, legal requirements and BBV procurement procedures.
- Recognise and record 'change'.
- Prepare material wastage reconciliations and maintain plant and equipment schedules for efficient use.
- Produce accurate and timely CVR reports and forecasts.
- Maintain awareness of programming and sequencing requirements.
- Prepare and issue accurate subcontract notices and instructions.
- Adhere to robust subcontract change‑control procedures.
- Support interim subcontract payments.
- Develop and apply measurement methods; provide quantified work schedules and/or bills of quantities.
- On‑site quantification of unfixed materials.
- Check day‑work sheets and time‑and‑material records.
- Participate in project close‑out and archiving.
Qualifications
- Degree in Quantity Surveying.
- Communication skills.
- Teamwork.
- Leadership.
- Strategic change management.
- Achievement focus (achieving results).
- Business and customer awareness.
- Promotes organisational aims & objectives.
- Manages customer needs.
- Manages opportunities & threats.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.
Benefits
- Flexible working options.
- Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible).
- Family‑friendly policies.
- Well‑being support & flu vaccinations.
About Us
Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.
Diversity & Inclusion
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.
Flexible Working
We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.
