Quantity Surveyor

Kanz; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the United Utilities Framework team in Warrington. This role involves preparing cost forecasts, assisting with subcontract preparation, and collaborating with project managers. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar industry, strong IT skills, especially in Excel, and a collaborative mindset. The position offers flexibility in hours and the opportunity for remote work alongside site travel. Join Kier and contribute to impactful projects in a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a similar industry.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel.
• Willingness to develop experience in estimation and cost analysis.
• Enjoy interpreting financial data and creating insights.
• Ability to collaborate and thrive within a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare integrated cost forecasts and reports for projects.
• Assist with subcontract preparation and measurement of accounts.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure costs are monitored.
• Analyze cost items to identify efficiency improvements.
• Build positive relationships with clients and team members.

Skills

IT skills, particularly in Excel

Estimation and cost analysis

Interpreting financial data

Collaboration in team environments

Job description

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Company Name: Kier

We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our United Utilities Framework team based in Warrington. Location: Warrington - remote working available, with travel to sites across the United Utilities region. 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.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will work with the Commercial Team to support projects such as wastewater treatment plants, chemical removal projects, bio‑resource enhancements, reservoir compliance projects, and bathing water initiatives. You will maximize value while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Preparing integrated cost forecasts and reports for projects
• Assisting with subcontract preparation and measurement of interim and final accounts
• Collaborating with Project Managers to ensure costs are monitored and reported correctly
• Analyzing cost items to identify efficiency improvements
• Building positive relationships with clients and team members to ensure smooth project delivery

Qualifications

• You have worked as a Quantity Surveyor in a similar industry
• You possess excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel
• You are keen to develop experience in estimation and cost analysis
• You enjoy interpreting financial data and creating meaningful insights
• You are collaborative and thrive in a team environment

We are supportive of transferable skills – even if you do not tick every box, please apply. We will review your application and discuss the role.

Benefits

Our benefits package is designed to suit your needs. For more information, please refer to our benefits page.

Diversity and Inclusion

Kier is committed to diversity and inclusion and is a Disability Confident employer. We ensure a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.