Managing Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

We're looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our Natural Resources Team working on our Thames Water framework. With the option to work from home you'll also need to visit our sites and offices across the Thames Water patch, concentrating on a site in Little Marlow.

Location: Working from home with travel to site at Little Marlow and across the Thames Valley

Contract: Permanent, Full Time - flexible and part-time hours may be available if desired, just let us know

Responsibilities

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the Natural Resources team supporting them in managing the commercial aspects of our Thames Water Framework under an Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Burgundy Book contract. You'll play a pivotal role in overseeing commercial project management associated with multiple water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Your day to day will include:

1. Managing and developing the commercial team, ensuring commercial and administrative systems, budgets and cost control procedures are utilised
2. Maximising cash flow through the control, measurement and valuation of work, and the invoicing of customers and payment of suppliers
3. Producing accurate forecasts / budget information, ensuring contract commercial deliverables and timescales are met
4. Ensuring works are valued, including any variation, in accordance with the contract and monitoring monthly CVR reviews, supporting the head of commercial
5. Negotiate contract terms with clients, contractors, and other relevant parties. Ensuring that the terms are favourable, equitable, and aligned with the project's objectives and constraints.

What are we looking for?

This role of Managing Quantity Surveyor is great for you if:

1. Proven experience in a similar role or ready to step up to the next level in your career from Senior.
2. Strong knowledge of the IChemE Burgundy Book and experience in water/wastewater projects are preferable.
3. Experience in standard forms of contracts and cost control processes, with a view to be able to comment, review and draft documents.

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities.

There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!

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.

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.