Senior Quantity Surveyor

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

Job summary

Kier Group seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor for its Transportation team in Brixworth. This role involves managing costs for maintenance contracts and overseeing compliance with contractual obligations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying and strong skills in negotiation and team leadership. Join a company committed to diversity and employee well-being with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Matched pension scheme

24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family

Competitive annual holiday entitlement

Options to buy or sell leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost management and contract administration.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Thorough understanding of construction contracts, law, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support cost control, subcontract management, and change management.
• Prepare and monitor budgets for highway projects.
• Create and review contract documents and maintain compliance.
• Conduct financial reviews and provide insights to management.

Skills

Cost Control

Contract Management

Risk Management

Negotiation

Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

MRICS or equivalent qualification

Job description

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We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Transportation team based in Brixworth. This role is for our highly esteemed maintenance works contract supporting North & West Northamptonshire council roads network. Enjoy a fantastic benefits package including a matched pension scheme, 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family, a competitive annual holiday entitlement with options to buy or sell leave, and more.

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 work brilliantly together to make a difference, supporting the movement of people, goods, and equipment.

Location: Brixworth, Northamptonshire

Hours: 40 hours per week

What will you be responsible for?

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll support the Commercial team in all aspects of cost control, subcontract management, and change management. Your responsibilities will include estimating target prices, negotiating with subcontractors, managing additional works and liabilities, CVRs, interim assessments, final accounts, contractual documentation, and mentoring junior staff.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Preparing, monitoring, and controlling budgets for highway projects, conducting cost forecasting and reporting, and ensuring projects stay within budget.
• Creating and reviewing contract documents, overseeing subcontractor agreements, and maintaining contractual compliance.
• Organising monthly financial reports, conducting financial reviews, and providing insights and recommendations to management.
• Assessing project risks, developing mitigation strategies, and maintaining an up-to-date risk register.
• Managing subcontractor onboarding and drafting subcontract orders.

What are we looking for?

This role is ideal if you:

• Can lead and motivate a team, with a thorough understanding of construction contracts, law, and regulations.
• Hold a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, with MRICS or equivalent qualification, and proven experience in cost management, contract administration, and risk management.
• Can influence, negotiate, and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.

Rewards and benefits: We offer a wide variety 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 play a key role in shaping our initiatives and policies. Learn more about our D&I action plan here.

We look forward to receiving your application. #joinkier