Senior Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Customizable benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Kier Group is searching for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Regional Construction team in Leeds. In this pivotal role, you'll ensure the commercial success of a variety of projects, ranging from £10M to £80M, while collaborating with skilled teams.

We're looking for candidates with experience in large bids, a strong grasp of procurement processes, and a degree in Quantity Surveying. The position offers a range of customizable benefits and promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience working on large construction projects and two-stage bids.
• Expert knowledge of NEC and JCT contract conditions.
• Understanding of procurement and sub-contractor management.
• Ability to create detailed commercial reports.

Responsibilities

• Advise on financial viability during tender processes.
• Organise procurement strategies for best value.
• Negotiate with supply chain for optimal outcomes.
• Monitor project expenditures against budgets.
• Provide commercial expertise to stakeholders.

Skills

Financial viability analysis

Procurement strategies

Contract negotiation

Cost Value Reconciliation

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

HND or equivalent

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Regional Construction team based in Leeds. Location: Leeds

Hours: 40 hours 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.

Join our dynamic Regional Construction team in Leeds, where we deliver exciting projects ranging from £10M to £80M across education, healthcare, leisure, and government sectors. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the commercial success of our projects from tender through to completion, working collaboratively with talented teams to deliver exceptional results.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be working within the Regional Construction Team, supporting them in managing and enhancing the commercial performance of projects. Your day-to-day will include:

• Advising on the financial viability of projects at early stages and during tender processes
• Organising procurement strategies and assessing returns from sub-contractors to achieve best value
• Negotiating with our supply chain to secure optimal commercial outcomes
• Monitoring project expenditure against budgets through detailed Cost Value Reconciliation Reports
• Working closely with internal and external stakeholders to provide commercial expertise and guidance

What are we looking for?

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

• You have experience working on large two-stage bids and high-value construction projects
• You possess expert knowledge of NEC and JCT contract conditions
• You have a strong understanding of procurement and sub-contractor management
• You're confident in creating detailed commercial reports for senior stakeholders
• You hold a relevant degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying
• Valid full Driving Licence

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don’t tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.

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.