(MEP) Senior Quantity Surveyor - Motherwell

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About the role

Job Title: MEP Quantity Surveyor

Location: Motherwell / Inverness

Project Type: School Build

Company: Balfour Beatty Group Employment Limited (UK).

About Us:

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group. We finance, develop, build, and maintain innovative and efficient infrastructure that underpins daily life, supports communities, and enables economic growth. Our unparalleled expertise and resources ensure that we deliver high-quality projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Now is a great time to join us. As a leading international infrastructure group with a healthy pipeline of work, we're growing our teams. Shape a career to be proud of as part of an award-winning team.

Now is a great time to join us. As a leading international infrastructure group with a healthy pipeline of work, we're growing our teams. Shape a career to be proud of as part of an award-winning team.

Our team shapes projects that connect communities and impact daily life for millions. Join our Regional Scotland team as a MEP Quantity Surveyorto build new futures.

Own your career, and you can build something to be proud of at Balfour Beatty. By joining our well-established construction teams working on our significant future pipeline of large-scale MEP Projects in Inverness you will work with true experts who will share their knowledge and provide support, encouragement, and invaluable feedback so you never stop learning. Bring us your capability, and we'll help you take it much, much further.

What you'll be doing

The project is based in the North of Scotland and the successful candidate can be based in the central belt of Scotland (Eurocentral) with travel to the Nairn site 2/3 days per month

The ideal candidate will be an experienced QS who has a track record in managing all costs and income within the Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Sector. They seek to minimise the costs of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality.

Typically, they will be a Chartered Member of the RICS, ICES or CIOB. They will have experience of managing a small team of less experienced commercial staff as well as mentoring others on their journey to becoming professionally qualified. They will maintain their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

Who we're looking for

The following qualifications or their equivalent are essential:

• Experience in MEP delivery
• BSc or MSc in Quantity Surveying or equivalent knowledge
• MRCIS/MCInstCES/MCIOB or working towards them
• CSCS Card (Professional Qualified Person)

Professional and personal development

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 Regional Scotland please go to www.balfourbeatty.com/careers/Scotland - You can also check out further job opportunities in the careers section

Why work for 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:

• Competitive base salary relevant to your role
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times
• Life cover
• 25 days annual holiday leave (plus bank holidays)
• Company car / car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Access to company share incentive scheme
• 16 hours / two days fully paid volunteer time
• Plus a wide range of voluntary benefits, customised to your preference

About us

From Dunfermline's tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

Our award-winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards net zero in the built environment.

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