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The Senior Quantity Surveyor is responsible for the commercial management of projects from pre‑contract through to final account, ensuring effective cost control, value for money, commercial compliance, and proactive risk management. The role provides leadership to the commercial team and supports the successful delivery of projects in line with contractual, financial, and governance requirements. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will seek to minimise project costs while maximising value, ensuring that the highest standards of safety, quality, and performance are achieved. The role typically requires a Chartered Member of RICS, ICES, or CIOB (or working towards chartership), with proven experience in managing and mentoring less‑experienced members of the commercial team, supporting their development towards professional qualification. The role also requires a commitment to maintaining Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and contributing to the ongoing development of commercial capability within the wider project team. This position will be based on the London Power Tunnels Project, with roles located across London, supported from the Dartford office. • Lead the commercial management of assigned projects, ensuring adherence to contract conditions (typically NEC4 or equivalent)., • Manage project budgets, forecasting, cost reporting (CVRs), and change control processes., • Prepare, assess, and agree compensation events, valuations, and final accounts., • Ensure payment mechanisms, applications, and certifications are managed accurately and on time., • Manage subcontract procurement strategies, including tendering, negotiation, and contract award., • Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks., • Support governance approvals and ensure compliance with internal commercial and financial controls., • Provide clear commercial advice to project teams and senior stakeholders., • Contribute to dispute avoidance and, where necessary, support resolution procedures., • Provide line management, mentoring, and technical guidance to Quantity Surveyors and Assistant Quantity Surveyors., • Collaborate with project managers, procurement, legal, and finance teams to support successful project delivery., • Build effective relationships with clients, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders., • Produce accurate, timely commercial reports for internal review and senior leadership., • Ensure robust record-keeping and audit trail in line with contractual and business requirements., • Support continuous improvement initiatives within commercial processes and systems An organised, innovative, and creative Senior Quantity Surveyor with enthusiasm for gaining knowledge and experience of working on diverse Projects and Portfolio’s. • Strong experience managing commercial activities on major construction or infrastructure projects., • Excellent working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3/NEC4 preferred)., • Proven ability to manage risk, change, and cost forecasting., • Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills., • Experience leading or mentoring commercial team members., • High level of commercial awareness and attention to detail., • Demonstration of working to deadlines, working efficiently and to a high standard., • Excellent communication skills with all internal and external stakeholders., • Demonstration of resilience and determination to succeed (achievement focus)., • Proactively manage opportunities, risks, and threats As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions was not rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You will have the freedom to shape the package that is right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits: • Competitive Salary, • 37.5 hours Monday to Friday (part time applicants welcomed)., • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Pension scheme, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more., • Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, as well as opportunities for remote working where the role allows., • Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave. Our skilled and dedicated teams deliver a range of proactive and reactive services which support a reliable and safe supply of power flowing to millions of homes and businesses around the world. Our contracts range from 50,000 schemes to 100 million plus major projects. Balfour Beatty's Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions. With experience and expertise across the full spectrum of the electricity grid our teams have capability across overhead lines, cable tunnels, distribution networks and substations. From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support clients in the development of some of the world's most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects. At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality. You can read our UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan in full at www.balfourbeatty.com/value_everyone To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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. Further information on Disability Confident can be found at #J-18808-Ljbffr

About The Role Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive. Where will you be working? We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We're problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure. This role will be within our water and wastewater capital project delivery team. Our teams deliver large-scale capital programmes aimed at keeping water infrastructure resilient for the long-term while protecting the environment. Want to be a part of it? What will you be doing? As our Managing Quantity Surveyor you'll be managing a team of Quantity Surveyors delivering projects ranging in value from £5m to £30m. You'll be ensuring that internal and external reports, particularly forecasting are accurate and that forecasted VOWD targets are achieved. You'll need to implement robust procurement trackers and leading the procurement of high value packages. Mentor and support apprentices and assistant Quantity Surveyors to enable them to achieve their full potential. Review and streamline current reporting process to free up time for Quantity Surveyors to focus on value adding, risk reducing activities and tasks. What you'll bring Someone who is happy leading a team and enjoys leading by example Proven career progression within the construction commercial environment Degree qualified and professional membership, or working towards Able to demonstrate an ability to lead and develop a team across a portfolio of projects What's in it for you? We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include; Contributory pension scheme Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year Employee assistance programme My Rewards portal, access to 1000's of retail discounts Life assurance Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave Reward and recognition scheme Recommend a friend – get rewarded for introducing people to us! In addition, this role offers; Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme Private health care – family cover Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more! 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Discretionary bonus scheme About us We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We're one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting aveterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours. We're responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet We're open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations We're together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts We're ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life Whether you're a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. It's an exceptional time to be a part of M Group. Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding. #MGroupW #LI-LK1 TPBN1_UKTJ

BURGERS & FRIES AND INCREDIBLE CAREERS! We're the burger restaurant with the uncomplicated formula: burgers and fries cooked to perfection, with no frozen ingredients. And we've stuck to the same 'perfect and serve' philosophy since our family business began in 1986. In every restaurant, you'll find talented Assistant Managers who work with the General Manager and share the responsibility for the success of the restaurant's results. This includes; leading, inspiring and coaching the teams to ensure the restaurant delivers profitability, and optimises all sales opportunities while delivering an excellent level of customer service. Our Assistant Managers are there to demonstrate leadership, coaching and direction, along with bringing our values to life for their team and our customers. REWARDS An achievable bonus scheme worth up to 15% of annual salary An additional Secret Shopper bonus worth up to £2,000 High Performer Awards and Bonuses Long service Love2Shop voucher reward - 5 years £500, 10 years £1,000 33 Days paid holiday Paid breaks Free burgers, fries and shakes while on shift Life assurance All employees get access to Stream. The financial wellbeing app with simple-to-use, flexible benefits built around your pay OTHER AWESOME PERKS Days out and social events Invite to the annual Assistant Manager conference Team competitions - Fry Cup and Olympics Five Guys Perks - employee discount program Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance programme (EAP) Development opportunities to grow a career with us! Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave Pension scheme AS AN ASSISTANT MANAGER, YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR Our people - Shift Managers and Crew. Leading from the front and being hands-on, working on the line and on the dining area Supporting the General Manager in the delivery of perfect burgers & fries, store results and providing a above & beyond experience for your team and customers Creating an awesome working environment where people are happy to come to work and have fun while leading with our Values - Competitive, Enthusiastic, Family, Get It Done and Integrity Ensuring every customer is delighted with their order and their Five Guys experience - You will deal with complaints promptly in an open and honest way You will ensure that each shift runs as smoothly as possible and that our values form part of your shift management, thinking about long-term plans Having full ownership of your P&L, which means you will need to drive sales whilst controlling costs Always leading with our values Spotting potential and developing your team to ensure there is a strong talent pipeline WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE Experience: Ideally, you have at least 1-2 years of management experience in a similar role within a high-volume hospitality or QSR environment. You know what it takes to run a busy shift and keep the energy high. Customer Satisfaction: You are obsessed with the guest experience and have the numbers to prove it. You have a track record of driving customer satisfaction scores, increasing engagement, and consistently delivering excellent Mystery Shopper results and positive reviews. Financial Responsibility: You have experience assisting with P&L management, controlling labour costs, and managing inventory/waste to hit profitability targets. Leadership Skills: You have a proven track record of leading, coaching, and motivating a team. You don't just manage; you develop people and identify future talent. Operational Excellence: You have a solid understanding of Food Safety standards, Health & Safety regulations, and maintaining 5-star hygiene ratings. Flexibility: You are available to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. INCREDIBLE CAREERS WITH FIVE GUYS If you are ambitious and want to grow - we can provide you with support and the right tools to build a career with us. Your next step would be a Deputy General Manager or General Manager - leading to a future as an Area Trainer, District Manager or a role in the Support Office. Five Guys isn't just a job - it can be a career!