Senior Quantity Surveyor

KBR; Sandiway; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking experienced commercial professionals to support procurement, subcontract management and project commercial activities for UK nuclear projects. The role emphasizes governance, data accuracy, and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate will lead the procurement process, coach junior staff, and ensure compliance with corporate and project plans. UK work eligibility is required, with a focus on safety and quality in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• BSc in related subject or equivalent experience.
• Chartered membership in RICS or CIOB is an advantage but not essential.
• Excellent knowledge of commercial aspects of civil and infrastructure projects.
• Experience of using a Contract Management System (CEMAR etc).

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial support and management to the project commercial team and subcontract procurement.
• Coach and develop junior project commercial staff.
• Produce and manage procurement schedule.
• Procure and manage framework Subcontractors and support project targets.
• Engage with project stakeholders and ensure timely data reporting.
• Maintain procurement files and ensure timely submission of contract documents.
• Serve as single point of contact for supply chain during procurement.
• Identify and raise issues to the commercial manager.
• Ensure compliance with processes, procedures, and project plans.

Skills

Leadership

Procurement

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Team coaching

Education

BSc in related subject or equivalent experience

Chartered member to a recognised organisation (RICS or CIOB) – advantage

Tools

CEMAR

Job description

The Person Accountabilities

• Reporting to the commercial manager to provide commercial support and management to the project commercial team, ensuring that all aspects of project contract administration are undertaken in a timely and accurate manner, Subcontract procurement & management, and general project commercial actions
• Management & coaching of junior project commercial staff
• Production and management of procurement schedule
• Delivery and accountability for the procurement of framework Subcontractors as well as internal and external project commercial targets
• Engagement with project stakeholders
• Ensure the accuracy of data communicated and reported to all stakeholders
• Ensure the procurement files are maintained to a professional standard
• Ensure the project team are providing the key contract documents in a timely manner
• Be the single point of contact for the supply chain during the procurement process
• The highlighting of any current and potential issues to the commercial manager
• Maintain compliance with approved processes procedures and project executive plans
• The active contribution to continuous improvement of the functional quality and performance of Quantity Surveying
• To work in compliance with the Collaborative Management Plan
• Supervisory/management experience within a project commercial team
• Knowledge and/or experience of the procurement / management of Subcontracts
• BSc in related subject or equivalent experience
• Chartered member to a recognised organisation (RICS or CIOB) an advantage, but not essential.
• Excellent knowledge of commercial aspects of civil and infrastructure projects
• Experience of a Contract Management System (CEMAR etc)
• Capable of obtaining (or currently holds) UK Nuclear industry clearance

Due to the nature of our work and security requirements, we can only consider applicants with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

KBR's rapidly growing nuclear team of teams is working at the forefront of the UK's nuclear space on some of the most exciting new-build, defence and decommissioning programmes. KBR was recently named a "Great Place to Work-Certified" company, an honour that underscores the company's commitment to being a UK employer of choice for people who want to do work that matters. Due to the nature of our work and security requirements, KBR does not offer sponsorship for this role. We can only consider applicants with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom, KBR - Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

• We Value Our People - We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.
• We Deliver - We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.
• We Are People of Integrity - We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what's right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.
• We Empower - We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.
• We Are a Team of Teams - We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.