Senior Quantity Surveyor | Lead Commercial Delivery

Kier Group; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor for our United Utilities Framework in the North West of England. The role focuses on overseeing commercial and contractual aspects, ensuring cost control, contract compliance and strong financial performance across multiple projects.

You will lead a team of quantity surveyors, collaborate with operations, and develop the team while delivering projects on budget to high commercial standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a managing quantity surveyor.
• Professional qualification (e.g. RICS or degree/HND in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management)
• Strong understanding of NEC, JCT or similar standard forms of contract
• Experience managing project finances throughout full lifecycle
• Full driving licence and flexibility to attend various project sites as required

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage commercial delivery across multiple projects or workstreams.
• Support and guide quantity surveyors in cost forecasting, valuations and commercial administration.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, tendering, contract negotiations and payments.
• Oversee interim applications, final accounts, variations and claims with clients and supply chain.
• Monitor and control project budgets and commercial risks with mitigation plans.

Skills

Leadership

Cost forecasting

Valuations

Contract management

Team management

Budget control

NEC/JCT knowledge

Driving licence

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor for our United Utilities Framework in the North West of England. The role focuses on overseeing commercial and contractual aspects, ensuring cost control, contract compliance and strong financial performance across multiple projects.

You will lead a team of quantity surveyors, collaborate with operations, and develop the team while delivering projects on budget to high commercial standards.