Senior Quantity Surveyor - Defence Infra (Plymouth)

Kier Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KierBAM is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Plymouth project, delivering secure, high-profile infrastructure at Devonport Royal Dockyard. The role focuses on all contractual and financial aspects, with on-site responsibilities and leadership across the QS team.

Ideal candidates hold a quantity surveying degree with RICS/CIOB, strong contract knowledge, and proven experience in construction or infrastructure projects, particularly defence or nuclear sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Civil Engineering with professional accreditation preferred.
• Experience in quantity surveying for construction or infrastructure projects, ideally nuclear or defence.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, procurement methods and cost control techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets and financial reports across the project lifecycle.
• Review contracts, subcontracts and variations ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Manage procurement, evaluate supplier bids and prepare interim/final payments.
• Monitor progress, forecast final costs and identify financial risks.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers and contractors; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Cost control

Procurement knowledge

Education

Degree in QS/CM/CE

RICS/CIOB accreditation preferred

Tools

QS software

Job description

KierBAM is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Plymouth project, delivering secure, high-profile infrastructure at Devonport Royal Dockyard. The role focuses on all contractual and financial aspects, with on-site responsibilities and leadership across the QS team.

Ideal candidates hold a quantity surveying degree with RICS/CIOB, strong contract knowledge, and proven experience in construction or infrastructure projects, particularly defence or nuclear sectors.