Managing Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor for our United Utilities Framework in the North West of England. The role focuses on overseeing commercial and contractual aspects, ensuring cost control, contract compliance and strong financial performance across multiple projects.

You will lead a team of quantity surveyors, collaborate with operations, and develop the team while delivering projects on budget to high commercial standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a managing quantity surveyor.
• Professional qualification (e.g. RICS or degree/HND in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management)
• Strong understanding of NEC, JCT or similar standard forms of contract
• Experience managing project finances throughout full lifecycle
• Full driving licence and flexibility to attend various project sites as required

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commercial delivery across multiple projects or workstreams.
• Support and guide quantity surveyors in cost forecasting, valuations and commercial administration.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, tendering, contract negotiations and payments.
• Oversee interim applications, final accounts, variations and claims with clients and supply chain.
• Monitor and control project budgets and commercial risks with mitigation plans.

Skills

Leadership

Cost forecasting

Valuations

Contract management

Team management

Budget control

NEC/JCT knowledge

Driving licence

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

We're looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our United Utilities Framework based in the North West of England

Location: North West of EnglandHours: 45 hours per week - 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.

This is an exciting opportunity to oversee the commercial and contractual aspects of construction projects, ensuring effective cost management, contract compliance, and financial performance. You'll be managing a team of quantity surveyors, working collaboratively with operational teams, and ensuring projects are delivered within budget and to the highest commercial standards. This role offers the chance to make a real impact while supporting and developing your team.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the commercial team, supporting them in delivering successful project outcomes.

Your day to day will include:

• Leading and managing commercial delivery across multiple projects or workstreams
• Supporting and guiding quantity surveyors in cost forecasting, valuations, reporting, and commercial administration
• Managing subcontractor procurement, tendering, contract negotiations, and payments to ensure value for money
• Overseeing interim applications, final accounts, variations, and claims with clients and supply chain
• Monitoring and controlling project budgets and commercial risks, ensuring mitigation strategies are in place

What are we looking for?

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

• You have significant experience as a managing quantity surveyor within related industry
• You hold a professional qualification (e.g. RICS, degree/HND in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management)
• You have a strong understanding of NEC, JCT or similar standard forms of contract
• You have experience managing project finances throughout the full project lifecycle
• You have a full driving licence and flexibility to attend various project sites as required

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.