Senior Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group plc.; Clarborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the STEP Programme team. You will manage contract administration, cost forecasting, and commercial risk across multiple packages, delivering value for money while supporting project teams and JV governance.

You will work within NEC4 contracts, administer compensation events, manage subcontractors, prepare tender documents, and produce detailed cost forecasts and performance reports, contributing to profitability and cash flow for KNJV.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within major infrastructure, energy, nuclear, defence or complex construction projects.
• Experience managing complex subcontract procurement and commercial package management.
• Strong cost planning, forecasting and reporting capability with negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage risk, change and contractual entitlement in a structured, auditable manner.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of commercial objectives, profitability targets and cash performance across the programme.
• Administer NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings and contractual notices.
• Manage subcontractors from procurement through to final account, fostering collaborative relationships.
• Develop and maintain cost forecasts, cost-to-complete assessments and performance reports.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities across assigned packages.

Skills

Cost management

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Forecasting

Contract management

Risk management

Cost control

Commercial awareness

Tools

NEC4 contracts

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team at the STEP Programme. You'll be responsible for package proposals and package delivery as these are secured by Kier Nuvia JV. This role offers the chance to be part of a long-term presence at STEP, where you'll contribute through exceptional customer service, relationship building and value for money management. You'll maximise profitability, improve cash flow, manage commercial risk and provide commercial support to project teams whilst maintaining compliance with JV governance procedures and contractual requirements. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the STEP Programme team, supporting them in delivering commercial objectives through proactive contract management, cost control, procurement, risk management and stakeholder engagement. Your day to day will include:

• Supporting delivery of programme commercial objectives, profitability targets, cost certainty and cash performance
• Administering contracts in accordance with NEC4 forms of contract, including compensation events, quotations, early warnings and change control
• Managing subcontractors from procurement to final account, including preparation of tender documentation and establishing collaborative relationships
• Developing and maintaining detailed cost forecasts, cost-to-complete assessments and commercial performance reports
• Identifying, evaluating and managing commercial risks and opportunities across assigned packages, This is an exciting opportunity to join Kier Nuvia Joint Venture (KNJV) as part of the STEP Programme, where you'll play a key role in delivering package proposals and ensuring exceptional value for money management. You'll be responsible for maximising profitability, improving cash flow, and managing commercial risk whilst supporting our long-term presence at STEP through strong client relationships and outstanding service delivery.

What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the STEP Programme team, supporting them in delivering commercial objectives through proactive contract management and stakeholder engagement. Your day to day will include:

Responsibilities

• Supporting delivery of commercial objectives, profitability targets and cash performance across the programme
• Providing commercial advice to project teams and developing detailed cost forecasts and performance reports
• Administering NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings and contractual notices
• Managing subcontractors from procurement through to final account, fostering collaborative relationships throughout
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities, whilst mentoring junior team members

Qualifications / Experience

• You have significant experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within major infrastructure, energy, nuclear, defence or complex construction projects
• You have experience managing complex subcontract procurement and commercial package management
• You have a thorough understanding of the NEC suite of contracts
• You possess strong cost planning, forecasting and reporting capability with excellent negotiation and communication skills
• You have the ability to manage risk, change and contractual entitlement in a structured and auditable manner, You have significant experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within major infrastructure, energy, nuclear, defence or complex construction projects
• You have demonstrable experience managing complex subcontract procurement and commercial package management
• You have a thorough understanding of the NEC suite of contracts
• You possess strong cost planning, forecasting and reporting capability with excellent negotiation skills
• You can think strategically, manage risk effectively and build strong stakeholder relationships

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 an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑...). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.