Quantity Surveyor

Kanz; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their Building Solutions South team based in Basingstoke. This role involves managing project finances, tendering and appointing subcontractors, and producing commercial reports. Candidates should have experience in quantity surveying and a relevant qualification. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Kier emphasizes diversity and inclusion in their hiring process.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quantity surveying role within construction.
• Relevant qualification (degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying is desirable).
• Strong communication skills and enjoy building relationships.

Responsibilities

• Managing project finances to maximise gross margin.
• Tendering, evaluating and appointing subcontractors.
• Measuring, valuing and agreeing work for invoicing.

Skills

Experience in quantity surveying

Strong communication skills

Organised and detail-focused

Education

Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Jobs for Humanity is collaborating with Kier to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. We support individuals coming from all walks of life. Company Name: Kier. We’re looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Kier Places – Building Solutions South team based in Salisbury / Basingstoke / Southampton. Location: Salisbury / Basingstoke / Southampton. Hours: 40 hours a week. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Responsibilities

As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be working within the Building Solutions South team, supporting them in delivering exceptional commercial outcomes on key projects.

• Managing project finances to maximise gross margin and support budgeted profitability.
• Tendering, evaluating and appointing subcontractors, consultants and suppliers.
• Measuring, valuing and agreeing work to support invoicing and payments.
• Identifying and negotiating contract variations with clients and the supply chain.
• Producing monthly commercial reports and accurate cost forecasts.

Qualifications

This role of Quantity Surveyor is great for you if:

• You have experience in a similar quantity surveying role within construction.
• You hold a relevant qualification (degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying is desirable).
• You have strong communication skills and enjoy building relationships with diverse teams.
• You’re organised, detail‑focused and able to work collaboratively towards shared goals.
• You’re comfortable using IT packages including Microsoft Office and are keen to continue your professional development.

Rewards and Benefits

We pride ourselves on offering 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. Our employees play a key role in shaping Kier’s diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we continually strive to do more.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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. Candidates will be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis. Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.