What you'll be doing

• Provide commercial input during Value Engineering reviews for diverse construction methodologies.


• Lead the commercial team to identify and address programme issues proactively.


• Prepare and present monthly CVRs and related commercial reports to senior divisional staff.


• Advise on client supply chain requirements and explore alternative contract and procurement arrangements.


• Apply legislation knowledge and liaise with legal experts as required.


• Prepare estimates and tender submissions, ensuring accurate interpretation of specifications and preambles.


• Coordinate functions including buying, accounts, production control, planning, and supply chain management.


• Manage disallowed costs effectively.


• Oversee and advise on team training, development, and professional advancement.

Who we're looking for

Essential Experience:

• Exceptional negotiation, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to influence others effectively.


• Proven experience mentoring and coaching team members to develop talent and ensure succession planning.


• Strong time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines and delegate efficiently.


• Demonstrated resilience, determination, and a results-driven mindset.


• Proactive management of opportunities, risks, and challenges.


• In-depth knowledge of managing large projects or portfolios and delivering maximum value.

Qualifications:

• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience).


• Chartered Member or Fellow of RICS, ICES, or CIOB.

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’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

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

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: 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