Senior Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group plc.; Old Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in the commercial management of a Water Treatment Works Upgrade project.

You will work within a collaborative commercial team to ensure successful delivery and develop your skills through innovative solutions. Responsibilities include managing procurement, valuations, contract advice, and driving commercial improvements while leading junior staff within a Civils-focused contractor environment.

Qualifications

• Construction-related degree is required.
• Full driving licence is required.
• Experience in a commercial role for a contractor, preferably Civils exposure.
• Experience with a variety of contract forms.
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the project's procurement strategy, including subcontract inquiries and tender reviews.
• Manage valuations, project cashflows, and turnover forecasts, including monthly cost reports and progress records.
• Provide legal and contractual advice on orders and changes, handling notices and subcontractor administration.
• Drive commercial initiatives, produce margin improvement plans and support team members in maximizing opportunities.
• Lead and manage junior staff, ensuring workload targets, deadlines and commercial tasks are met.

Skills

Team player

Commercial awareness

Contract forms knowledge

Education

Construction degree

Job description

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a key role in the commercial management of an exciting Water Treatment Works Upgrade project. Working within a supportive and collaborative commercial team, you'll help ensure the successful delivery of this construction phase project, whilst developing your skills and contributing to innovative solutions.

What will you be responsible for?

• Ensuring compliance with the project's procurement strategy, including subcontract inquiries and tender reviews
• Managing valuations, project cashflows, and turnover forecasts, including monthly cost reports and progress records
• Providing legal and contractual advice on orders and changes, handling notices and subcontractor administration
• Driving commercial initiatives, producing margin improvement plans and supporting team members in maximizing opportunities
• Leading and managing junior staff, ensuring workload targets, deadlines, and commercial tasks are met

Requirements

• You hold a relevant academic qualification in a Construction related degree
• You hold a Full driving licence
• You have demonstrable experience working in a Commercial role for a contractor, ideally with Civils exposure
• You have experience with a variety of contract forms
• You enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome!