Senior Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group; Clarborough; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the STEP Programme based at West Burton with hybrid working. You will manage commercial objectives, cost control, and contract administration within NEC4 frameworks, delivering profitable outcomes for the programme.

You will lead subcontract procurement, produce cost forecasts and performance reports, and identify risks and opportunities across packages while supporting project teams and ensuring governance compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior QS on major infrastructure/energy/defence projects.
• Experience managing complex subcontract procurement and commercial packages.
• Strong understanding of the NEC contracts suite.
• Excellent cost planning, forecasting and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to manage risk, change and contractual entitlement in a structured, auditable way.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of commercial objectives, profitability targets and cash performance across the programme.
• Administer NEC4 contracts, including compensation events, early warnings and notices.
• Manage subcontractors from procurement through to final account, fostering collaborative relationships.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities, whilst mentoring junior team members.
• Develop and maintain detailed cost forecasts and performance reports.

Skills

Senior QS experience

Subcontract procurement

NEC contracts

Cost planning & forecasting

Risk & changes

Tools

NEC4 software

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our STEP Programme team based in West Burton.

Location: West Burton with some hybrid
Hours: 45 per week - 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.

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

What are we looking for?

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

• 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

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 an Enhanced 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.

We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our STEP Programme team based in West Burton with some hybrid working.

Location: West Burton
Hours: 45 per week - 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.

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:

• 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

What are we looking for?

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

• 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

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 an Enhanced 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.