Senior QS – Refurb Projects (Basingstoke/Southampton)

Kier Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join Kier Places – Building Solutions, based in Basingstoke or Southampton. You will manage commercial resources on refurbishments, maximise profitability and support a collaborative team environment across projects valued £5m-£15m.

Responsibilities include tendering, subcontractor management, variations, and cash-flow control, while leading commercial staff and maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying
• Experience in a similar commercial role within construction
• Strong communication with multidisciplinary teams
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficient with IT packages including MS Office and bespoke systems

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial resources to maximise planned gross margin through contract placement and control
• Tender, evaluate and appoint subcontractors and place orders for materials and plant
• Identify, negotiate and agree project variations with customers and suppliers
• Measure and value work to support invoicing and cash flow
• Lead and motivate commercial staff and build relationships with customers, consultants and supply chain

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

IT packages

Education

Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Office

Bespoke systems

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join Kier Places – Building Solutions, based in Basingstoke or Southampton. You will manage commercial resources on refurbishments, maximise profitability and support a collaborative team environment across projects valued £5m-£15m.

Responsibilities include tendering, subcontractor management, variations, and cash-flow control, while leading commercial staff and maintaining strong client relationships.