Managing Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor for their Southern Water team based in Falmer/Chatham. This role involves leading the commercial team and providing robust commercial reporting while managing client relationships. A degree in Quantity Surveying and experience in senior commercial roles are required.

The position offers flexibility in working hours and the opportunity for remote working, with occasional office visits necessary. Candidates with related qualifications and a passion for teamwork are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in senior commercial roles, ideally within the water sector or regulated utilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of NEC contracts and current Construction Law.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with clients and supply chain partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the commercial team, ensuring high performance.
• Provide robust commercial reporting and maintain accurate cost and value management.
• Build positive relationships with clients and stakeholders for successful outcomes.
• Manage subcontract letting, negotiation, and financial accounting processes.
• Implement effective risk management and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Leadership skills

Commercial reporting

Client relationship management

Risk management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification

RICS membership

Job description

We're looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our Southern Water team based in Falmer/Chatham.
Location: Southern Water Offices, Falmer/Chatham – remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required.
Hours: 40 hours per week – some flexibility on hours available if desired.
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

• Leading and developing the commercial team, nurturing talent and ensuring high performance
• Providing robust commercial reporting, maintaining accurate cost and value management
• Building positive relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes
• Managing subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting processes
• Implementing effective risk management and mitigation strategies to achieve commercial targets

What are we looking for?

• You have a degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification, preferably with RICS membership
• You bring significant experience in senior commercial roles, ideally within the water sector or regulated utilities
• You have a comprehensive understanding of NEC contracts and current Construction Law
• You excel at building collaborative relationships with clients and supply chain partners
• You're passionate about nurturing talent and creating an inclusive team environment

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. For details, please see the benefits information.

Diversity and Inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. Our employees shape our diversity and inclusion initiatives and have made a huge impact on how we work. 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.
Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis; we do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.