Senior Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group plc.; Ideford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellness programs

Professional development

Job summary

Kier is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead the commercial delivery on the East Hyde STW Growth Project in Bedfordshire. You will drive cost control, procurement, and final accounts to support on-time delivery.

You will mentor junior QS, manage subcontractors, and ensure robust commercial reporting and contract compliance across the program. A construction-related degree and a driving license are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a construction-related field.
• Full driving license.
• Experience in a commercial role for a contractor.
• Familiar with multiple contract forms.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities, including tender evaluation, recommendations, and subcontract awards.
• Administer subcontract accounts, valuations, change events, and final accounts.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to Quantity Surveyors within the project team.
• Manage project change, risk, and opportunity while ensuring contractual compliance.
• Contribute to commercial reporting (CVR, forecasting, cash flow).

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Commercial awareness

Education

Construction-related degree

Job description

Join Our Team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor!Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic East Hyde STW Project team in beautiful East Hyde, Bedfordshire. This is your chance to make a significant impact on a key project while working in a collaborative and innovative environment!

Location & Hours

Location: East Hyde, Luton

Hours: 45 hours per week (some flexibility available-just let us know when we chat!)

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial delivery of essential work packages across the East Hyde STW Growth Project. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the commercial strategy as the project advances through detailed design, ensuring robust commercial controls are in place throughout.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead procurement activities, including tender evaluation, recommendations, and subcontract awards.
• Administer subcontract accounts, valuations, change events, and final accounts.
• Provide leadership, support, and mentoring to Quantity Surveyors within the project team.
• Manage project change, risk, and opportunity while ensuring contractual compliance.
• Contribute to commercial reporting, including CVR, forecasting, and cash flow management.

• You hold a relevant academic qualification in a construction-related degree.
• You possess a full driving license.
• You have prior experience in a commercial role for a contractor.
• You are familiar with a variety of contract forms.
• You can work collaboratively as part of a team.

Rewards and Benefits

We are proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We are committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.