Quantity Surveyor – Flexible Hours & Cost Control

Kier Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Construction is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Stepps, Scotland. You will play a key role in managing cost and risk on complex projects, ensuring value for money while collaborating with stakeholders across the business.

We value transferrable skills and welcome applications from those with main contractor experience who can contribute to cost control, procurement, and final accounts. Driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Quantity Surveyor in a main contractor environment.
• Strong knowledge of construction work packages and commercial management principles.
• Solid understanding of NEC and JCT contracts.
• Relevant academic qualification in Quantity Surveying (Degree/HND or equivalent).
• Full UK driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage project work packages from procurement through to final accounts.
• Negotiate with sub-contractors to achieve best value and assess returns.
• Monitor expenditure and prepare Cost Value Reconciliation reports.
• Manage payment applications from sub-contractors and prepare client payment applications.
• Collaborate with clients, sub-contractors and internal stakeholders to meet financial targets.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Contract management

Cost control

NEC/JCT contracts

Budgeting

Education

Degree / HND in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Kier Construction is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Stepps, Scotland. You will play a key role in managing cost and risk on complex projects, ensuring value for money while collaborating with stakeholders across the business.

We value transferrable skills and welcome applications from those with main contractor experience who can contribute to cost control, procurement, and final accounts. Driving licence is preferred.