Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

A major construction firm seeks a Senior Project Quantity Surveyor for the HMP Glasgow project. The role includes providing commercial oversight on a £200M+ project, negotiating with subcontractors, and ensuring budget compliance. Candidates should have significant experience in quantity surveying and a relevant degree. The position offers full-time, permanent hours with flexible options.

Benefits

Wide range of benefits

Qualifications

• Senior-level quantity surveying experience on large construction projects within a main contractor environment.
• Understanding of SBCC, NEC, and JCT contract conditions.
• Full UK Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Organising project work fronts into component work packages for procurement.
• Managing payment applications from subcontractors.
• Preparing final accounts.

Skills

Negotiation

Budget Management

Client Interaction

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Project Quantity Surveyor to join our commercial team delivering HMP Glasgow, a major project located north east of Glasgow city.

The Senior Project Quantity Surveyor will play a key role in providing commercial oversight for the GBP 200M+ "house block" elements of the campus, comprising 5 buildings delivered using DFMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly) methodology.

Location: Glasgow, HMP Glasgow Project Site

Hours: Full Time, Permanent - flexible options considered

Responsibilities include:

• Organising project work fronts into component work packages for procurement
• Negotiating with subcontractors to achieve best value
• Managing payment applications from subcontractors
• Preparing information for client payment applications
• Monitoring and measuring expenditure against the budget via CVR (Cost Value Reconciliation Reports)
• Preparing final accounts

Qualifications and experience:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying
• Senior-level quantity surveying experience on large construction projects within a main contractor environment
• Understanding of SBCC, NEC, and JCT contract conditions
• Experience dealing with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Ability to mentor and oversee junior commercial staff
• Full UK Driving License

We welcome transferrable skills and encourage applications even if you do not meet every requirement.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs. More information can be found here.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employees help shape our D&I initiatives, and as a Disability Confident employer, we ensure fair interview opportunities for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria.

Due to the role's nature, a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be required. Other pre-employment checks may also be conducted.

We look forward to receiving your application.