Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group plc.; Exeter; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc in Exeter is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Environment Agency Collaborative Delivery Framework team. You will manage cost, value and contractual arrangements for Kier on this framework, working in a collaborative environment to shape project outcomes and build lasting client relationships.

You will prepare budgets, develop cost plans, oversee applications for payment, CVR and forecasting; handle procurement, tendering, and contractor selection; negotiate terms to

Qualifications

• Excellent numeracy and financial management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to manage cost control processes.
• Excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills, with ability to manage client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project budgets, develop cost plans, and manage applications for payment, CVR and forecasting.
• Manage procurement processes, including tender documents, bid evaluations, and contractor selection.
• Negotiate contract terms to protect Kier and ensure commercial risk is managed.
• Oversee large subcontractor packages, assess submissions, value work, and arrange payments.
• Identify and assess changes and compensation events, including contractual notifications.

Skills

Numeracy

Financial management

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

We\'re looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Environment Agency Collaborative Delivery Framework team based in Kenwith., This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in managing the cost, value and contractual arrangements for Kier associated with delivery of the Environment Agency Collaborative Delivery Framework. You\'ll be working in a collaborative environment where your expertise will help shape project outcomes and build lasting relationships with clients and stakeholders.

What will you be responsible for?

• Preparing project budgets, developing cost plans, and managing applications for payment, CVR and forecasting
• Managing the procurement process, including preparing tender documents, evaluating bids, and helping select contractors and subcontractors
• Negotiating contract terms to ensure they are favourable, equitable and protect Kier from commercial risk
• Managing large and complex subcontractor packages, including assessing submissions, valuing completed work and arranging payments
• Identifying and assessing the impact of changes and compensation events, including producing contractual notifications

You have excellent numeracy and financial management skills with a strong understanding of cost control processes

Key requirements

• You have experience with standard forms of contracts, particularly NEC4 forms
• You understand commercial risk and how to manage and notify this as part of commercial management
• You have strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage client expectations effectively
• You\'re a team player who\'s prepared to get stuck in to support projects and colleagues, with proficiency in MS Excel and standard office applications