Commercial Assistant - Ground Engineering - Birmingham

Our Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering business has a terrific opportunity for a Commercial Assistant to join our SB3 Commercial team based in Birmingham, working on the HS2, N1/ N2 project.

The HS2, N1/ N2 project covers the northern 90km section of Phase 1 of the overall HS2 scheme to provide a new high-speed rail connection between London and the Midlands, connecting to existing rail infrastructure to complete the journey to Manchester.

SB3 are a joint venture incorporating Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering (BBGE) and Bachy Soletanche Ltd (BSL), and are appointed by BBV, (Balfour Beatty/ Vinci JV), to deliver the geotechnical works required along the approximately 90km of route from Leamington Spa to Lichfield.

What you'll be doing

Other key responsibilities will be:

• Ordering information and systematically checking data


• Supporting the QS / MQs in checks against live sub-contracts and administering payments


• Supporting the QS in the updating of forecasting document and review of cost reports


• Identifying issues with cost report and following through rectification of these errors


• Checking allocation sheets and rates against labour sub-contracts


• Administering payments with QS/MQS on R12


• Supporting with checks on cost report and monthly reporting.


Who we're looking for

You are looking for the following:

• Previous Commercial Work experience


• Completed or in the process of completing a BSc in Quantity Surveying


• Construction industry knowledge


Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs 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 wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats 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

Balfour Beatty Ground Engineering is one of the UKs leading specialist geo-technical contractors, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors.

Our comprehensive ground engineering capabilities, equipment and experience provide the solid foundations for infrastructure and buildings of any height, ranging from city skyscrapers to cross-country rail and road projects., 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