Senior Quantity Surveyor: Construction Profitability Lead

Kier Group; Waterbeach; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Construction team in Waterbeach, Cambridge. You will manage commercial resources, oversee subcontractor orders and material procurement, and drive profitability on major regional projects.

Ideal candidates will have excellent communication, organisational prowess and IT literacy, including MS Office and bespoke systems. This on-site role offers a structured path within Kier's Construction team.

Qualifications

• Diverse and clear communication skills across multidisciplinary teams, clients and supply chains.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while taking initiative.
• Proficiency with IT packages including Microsoft Office and bespoke systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing commercial resources to maximise planned gross margin and project profitability.
• Appointing subcontractors and placing orders for materials and plant within delegated authorities.
• Measuring and valuing work to support invoicing of customers and payment to suppliers.
• Leading and motivating the project's commercial staff to ensure collaborative relationships.
• Assessing, controlling and mitigating commercial and contractual risks while implementing risk management policies.

Skills

Diverse communication

Organisational skills

Teamwork & collaboration

IT packages

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bespoke systems

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Construction team in Waterbeach, Cambridge. You will manage commercial resources, oversee subcontractor orders and material procurement, and drive profitability on major regional projects.

Ideal candidates will have excellent communication, organisational prowess and IT literacy, including MS Office and bespoke systems. This on-site role offers a structured path within Kier's Construction team.