Quantity Surveyor: Maximize Margins & Budgets

Kier Group; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. in Cumbria is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our on-site team. You will manage commercial resources, produce valuations, monitor budgets, and support subcontract control.

The role requires a construction-related degree, driving license, and proven quantity surveying experience. You will excel in Excel and MS Office, communicate effectively, and mentor junior colleagues in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant academic qualification in a construction-related degree.
• Possess a full driving license.
• Have demonstrable experience in a commercial role as a Quantity Surveyor.
• Are proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and have confident IT skills.
• Excel in communication, both written and verbal, and thrive in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial resources to maximize planned gross margin through effective contract and subcontract control.
• Provide commercial expertise, including the production and submission of valuations, claims, and budget monitoring.
• Assess, review, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Maximize cash flow through careful measurement, valuation of work, invoicing customers, and paying suppliers.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

IT skills

Education

Construction-related degree

Tools

MS Office / Excel

Job description

Kier Group plc. in Cumbria is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our on-site team. You will manage commercial resources, produce valuations, monitor budgets, and support subcontract control.

The role requires a construction-related degree, driving license, and proven quantity surveying experience. You will excel in Excel and MS Office, communicate effectively, and mentor junior colleagues in a collaborative environment.