Senior Quantity Surveyor - Balvac

About the role Job Title : Senior Quantity Surveyor - Balvac Location : Warrington Company : Balfour Beatty – Balvac The Opportunity We’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong NEC contract experience. In this role, you’ll play a key part in managing commercial performance, leading our commercial team, and supporting successful delivery across a diverse portfolio of projects. You’ll be office-based in Warrington 2–3 days per week, working closely with operational teams, subcontractors, clients, and senior leadership. What you'll be doing 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. Benefits At Balvac, you’ll join a collaborative team that values innovation, expertise, and continuous improvement. You’ll have the freedom to shape your role, contribute to nationally significant projects, and grow within the wider Balfour Beatty organisation—one of the UK’s largest and most respected infrastructure groups. You’ll also be part of a culture built on safety, integrity, and respect, where everyone is encouraged to reach their full potential. Professional and personal development opportunities are abundant. The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career. We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities. We’re proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10 approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone. 70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events. For further information about Balfour Beatty Balvac, please go to Equal opportunity statement We are a Disability Confident Employer, committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We also offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Further information on Disability Confident can be found at #J-18808-Ljbffr Balfour Beatty plc