Senior Quantity Surveyor

TN United Kingdom; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in construction is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Transportation team in Gloucester. This role offers the opportunity to work on the A417 missing link road project, where you'll be instrumental in controlling costs and maximizing value. You will collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure quality and safety standards are met while supporting the negotiation and management of contracts. If you are passionate about making a difference in transportation and have a strong background in quantity surveying, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive and innovative environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Tailored benefits package

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the Construction/Highways Industry.
• Proven track record on major projects with tier 1 contractors.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cost control and maximize value on contracts.
• Provide commercial expertise, including valuations and claims.

Skills

Commercial expertise

Negotiation skills

Cost control

Risk management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Tools

NEC contract experience

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Transportation team based in Gloucester on the A417 missing link road to support the Commercial functions. A full UK driving licence is a mandatory requirement for this position. Is this you?

We're improving the A417 with a scheme that includes:

1. 4 miles of new dual carriageway connecting the existing A417 Brockworth bypass with the existing A417 dual carriageway south of Cowley
2. A section to the west of the existing Air Balloon roundabout that will follow the existing A417 corridor.
3. 7 structures consisting of overbridges, under bridges and underpasses.

Can you envision a world without transportation links by land, sea, or air? Neither can we! Your journey is our journey. Join us at Kier Transportation, where we are working brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment.

Location: Gloucester - travel to the office required with some remote working

Responsibilities

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be responsible for assisting with the control of costs, maximising value, minimising future liabilities and maintaining the required standard of quality and safety on a range of contracts.

Your day to day will include:

• Provide commercial expertise to contracts, including the production and submission of valuations, claims, budget monitoring, and contract/workstream performance data
• Support the authorisation and submission of project variations and authorise the placement of contracts, subcontracts, material and plant orders
• Negotiate with sub-contractor supply chain to achieve best value
• Implement all of Kier Group's policies including those for SHE and risk management

What are we looking for?

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

• Experience within a similar role in the Construction/Highways Industry
• Experience working on a major project
• Experience working for a tier 1 contractor
• NEC experience

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.

Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives.

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier