Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEPH) for a project-based role in Bedford. You will manage commercial aspects, maximise profitability, and build strong client relationships across healthcare, custodial, commercial, and science sectors.

You will lead procurement, cost reporting, change valuation, and subcontractor administration while mentoring the commercial team and coordinating with project teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying with proven experience delivering multiple small/medium schemes.
• Strong knowledge of main contract forms (JCT, NEC) and MEPH services knowledge.
• Full driving licence and CSCS/SMSTS card.
• Proactive problem solver with strong organisational skills.
• Collaborative team player with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial resources to maximise gross margin through contract placement and control.
• Undertake procurement activities including subcontract enquiries, tender reviews and orders.
• Produce monthly cost reports, commercial plans and client reports with accurate forecasting and risk management.
• Value and measure change, advise on contractual matters and manage subcontractor administration.
• Lead and motivate commercial staff and foster collaboration across project teams.

Skills

Proactive problem solver

Organisational skills

Team player

Clear communication

Education

QS degree

HND/HNC in QS

Tools

MS Office

CSCS/SMSTS

Driving licence

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEPH) to join our Kier Mechanical & Electrical (KME) team based on a new project in the Healthcare sector.

Location: Project Based, Bedford
Hours: Full time - 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.

Join KierMechanical & Electrical (KME), our internal MEP self-delivery design and build business supporting regional operations across the UK. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEPH), you'll play a key role in managing the commercial aspects of schemes, maximising project profitability whilst building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex and challenging projects across sectors including custodial, commercial, health and science.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEPH), you'll be working within the Kier Mechanical & Electrical (KME) team, supporting them in delivering successful project outcomes through effective commercial management. Your day to day will include:

• Managing commercial resources to maximise planned gross margin through effective contract placement and control


• Undertaking procurement activities including subcontract enquiries, tender reviews and order production


• Producing monthly cost reports, commercial plans and client reports, ensuring accurate forecasting and risk management


• Valuing and measuring change, advising on contractual matters and managing subcontractor administration


• Leading and motivating commercial staff, supporting their development and ensuring collaborative relationships across project teams

What are we looking for?

This role of Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEPH) is great for you if:

• You hold a degree or HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying and have demonstrable experience as a surveyor delivering multiple small or medium schemes


• You have a clear understanding of main forms of contract (JCT, NEC etc) and technical knowledge of MEPH services and systems


• You hold a Full driving licence, SMSTS/CSCS card, and are competent in Microsoft Office applications


• You're a proactive problem solver with strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple tasks and provide accurate reports on time


• You're a collaborative team player who builds and maintains positive relationships, communicates clearly and is enthusiastic about supporting others

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.

Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.