M&E Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in London is seeking a Quantity Surveyor (MEPH) to join Kier Mechanical & Electrical on a major Life Sciences project. You will manage commercial resources and oversee procurement, contracts and cost reporting.

The role offers full-time hours with some flexibility, a collaborative team environment, and opportunities to contribute to high-profile, complex projects across healthcare and science sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or HND/HNC in QS.
• Understanding of main contract forms such as JCT/NEC; experience delivering projects.
• Knowledge of MEPH services, components and interfaces.
• Full driving licence and SMSTS/CSCS or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Managing commercial resources to maximise gross margin through contract placement and control.
• Undertaking procurement activities, subcontract administration, and valuation of project progress.
• Producing monthly cost reports, risk and opportunity management, and cashflow forecasts.
• Assessing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks while complying with Kier Group policies.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and project stakeholders.

Skills

Contract management

Procurement

Cost reporting

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying

Job description

We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor (MEPH) to join our Kier Mechanical & Electrical team on a major project in the Life Sciences sector.

Location: London. Hours: Full-time - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Join Kier Mechanical & Electrical (KME), our internal MEP self-delivery design and build business supporting regional operations across the UK. As a Quantity Surveyor (MEPH), you'll play a vital role in managing commercial resources and maximising project success across diverse sectors including custodial, commercial, health, and science projects. This is an opportunity to work collaboratively within a supportive team environment where your expertise will directly contribute to delivering complex and challenging projects.

What will you be responsible for?

• Managing commercial resources to maximise planned gross margin through effective contract placement and control
• Undertaking procurement activities, subcontract administration, and valuation of project progress
• Producing monthly cost reports, risk and opportunity management, and cashflow forecasts
• Assessing and mitigating commercial and contractual risks whilst ensuring compliance with Kier Group policies
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and project stakeholders

What are we looking for?

• You're qualified at degree level or HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying or have demonstrable experience in the field
• You have a clear understanding of main forms of contract such as JCT and NEC, with proven experience in delivering projects
• You possess technical understanding of MEPH services, components, and package interfaces
• You hold a Full driving licence, SMSTS/CSCS card (or are willing to obtain these)
• You're a proactive problem solver with strong organisational skills who thrives working both independently and collaboratively

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

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