Senior MEP Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group; Rushden; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (MEPH) to join Kier Mechanical & Electrical on a new healthcare project. Based in Bedford, this project-based role focuses on managing commercial aspects and maximising profitability while building strong client relationships.

You will work with experienced teams, oversee procurement, cost reporting, and change control, and ensure contract compliance across JCT/NEC forms.

Qualifications

• A degree or HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying with demonstrable experience on multiple small or medium schemes.
• Strong knowledge of main contract forms (JCT, NEC) and MEPH services.
• Full driving licence and CSCS/SMSTS; proficient in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial resources to maximise gross margin through contract placement.
• Undertake procurement activities including subcontracts and tender reviews.
• Produce monthly cost reports, commercial plans, and client reports with accurate forecasts.
• Value and measure change; advise on contractual matters and manage subcontractor administration.
• Lead and develop commercial staff and maintain collaborative relationships across project teams.

Skills

Proactive problem solving

Strong organisational skills

Collaborative team player

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

HND/HNC in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 Kier Mechanical & 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?

• 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?

• 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.