Senior Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group; Isleworth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group, working on a Thames Water Framework, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial management on a major Water Treatment Works upgrade. The role is based at Mogden STW, Twickenham, with 45 hours per week and flexible hours available on request.

You will be part of a high‑performing commercial team, driving project commercial objectives and financial performance while mentoring junior colleagues and engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Commercial Management or related discipline.
• Commercial experience within construction or infrastructure sector.
• Self-motivated and ambitious with a desire to learn and progress.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of project sections, subcontract packages and supplier accounts.
• Prepare and manage valuations, payments, cost forecasts and cashflow reports.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities with mitigations.
• Manage change control, variations and contractual entitlements.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.

Skills

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Eng./Com

Commercial experience in construction

Self-motivated

Strong communication

Full driving licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Commercial Management or related

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Thames Water Framework team based in Mogden STW.

Location: Mogden STW, Twickenham

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.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll take a leading role in the commercial management of a major Water Treatment Works upgrade project. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to develop leadership skills, maximise commercial performance, and progress your career within a supportive, high-performing commercial team.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, You'll Be Working Within The Commercial Team, Supporting Them In Achieving Project Commercial Objectives And Financial Performance. Your Day To Day Will Include

• Leading commercial management of project sections, subcontract packages and supplier accounts from procurement to final account settlement
• Preparing and managing valuations, applications for payment, monthly cost forecasts and cashflow reports
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities, ensuring mitigation strategies are implemented
• Managing change control processes and ensuring variations and contractual entitlements are agreed in a timely manner
• Mentoring and developing junior team members, promoting high standards of commercial management and professional development

What are we looking for?

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

• You have a degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Commercial Management or a related discipline
• You have commercial experience within the construction or infrastructure sector, ideally with MEICA exposure
• You're self-motivated and ambitious, with a genuine desire to learn, develop and progress your career
• You have strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage with diverse teams and stakeholders
• You hold a Full driving licence

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.