Managing Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group plc; Loughton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Managing Quantity Surveyor in Loughton, Essex. In this pivotal role, you will lead the project team in delivering a multi-million pound scheme, ensuring that all works are valued accurately and that commercial risks are identified and managed effectively. Your expertise in commercial management and procurement will be essential in fostering strong client relationships and supporting junior team members. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm values potential and transferable skills, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Benefits

Tailored Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors.
• Familiarity with current Construction Law and contract forms.

Responsibilities

• Ensure works are valued in accordance with the contract.
• Manage subcontract letting, negotiation, and financial accounting.

Skills

Commercial Management

Procurement of Subcontractors

Time Management

Client Relationship Management

Financial Accounting

Education

HND/Degree in Quantity Surveying

Member of RICS or working towards it

Tools

ICE/NEC Forms of Contract

Earned Value Analysis

Job description

We're looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our project team based in Loughton, Essex.

Location: Loughton, Essex

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

What will you be responsible for?

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the project team, supporting them in delivering a multi-million pound scheme.

Your day-to-day will include:

1. Responsible for ensuring works are valued, including any variations, in accordance with the contract and analyses to determine the project's true value.
2. Ensuring that any main contracts entered have appropriate terms and conditions for Kier, with commercial risks identified.
3. Ensuring that the supply chain is engaged appropriately with the correct contract terms and conditions.
4. Fostering good client relationships.
5. Being responsible for subcontract letting, negotiation, and financial accounting.

What are we looking for?

This role of Managing Quantity Surveyor is ideal if you have:

• HND/degree in Quantity Surveying, or equivalent, with familiarity with ICE/NEC forms of contract and knowledge of current Construction Law.
• Experience in commercial management and procurement of subcontractors, including chairing meetings, measurement and control cycles, certificates, and accruals calculations.
• Good knowledge of monthly reporting and earned value analysis.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to encourage and support junior members of the Commercial Team.

Desirable

• Member of RICS or other relevant professional body, or working towards it.
• CSCS card.

We value potential and transferable skills at Kier. Even if you don't tick every box, please apply, and we'll have a chat.

Rewards and Benefits

We offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. More information about our benefits can be found here.

Diversity and Inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a priority. Our employees shape our diversity and inclusion initiatives. You can see our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier