Quantity Surveyor

Construction; Hatching Green; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier is hiring a Quantity Surveyor for our Water Framework team based in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. You will contribute to commercial management across the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction planning to completion, working closely with the project delivery team.

The role suits candidates with a construction-related degree, full driving licence, and experience in contractor commercial roles, familiar with different contract forms and collaborative team work.

Qualifications

• Requires a construction related degree
• Must have a valid driving license
• Experience in a contractor’s commercial role with multiple contract forms preferred

Responsibilities

• Support commercial management across projects from pre-construction to completion
• Manage subcontract accounts from procurement to interim and final account
• Assist in final account negotiations to optimise outcomes
• Collaborate with the project delivery team to ensure effective cost control
• Promote wellbeing and inclusive work culture within the team

Skills

Full driving licence

Contract form experience

Team collaboration

Education

Construction related degree

Job description

We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Water Framework team based in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.

Location: Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Hours: 45 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.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a vital role in the commercial management of construction projects within our Water Framework. Working closely with the project delivery team, you'll be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction planning through to successful project completion. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills whilst contributing to meaningful infrastructure projects.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the commercial team, supporting them in delivering contractual control and cost management across diverse projects. Your day to day will include:

• Working alongside the project delivery team to ensure contractual control and cost management of projects across different sectors
• Managing commercial aspects of subcontract accounts from procurement through to interim and final account agreement
• Being involved in final account negotiations to ensure the best possible outcomes
• Supporting projects throughout the full lifecycle with involvement across pre-construction through to project delivery
• Promoting wellbeing within your team and fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is actively encouraged

What are we looking for?

This role of Quantity Surveyor is great for you if:

• You hold a relevant academic qualification in a Construction related degree
• You hold a Full driving licence
• You have prior experience working in a Commercial role for a contractor
• You have experience with a variety of contract forms
• You have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome!

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.