Senior Quantity Surveyor: Lead Cost & Risk (Hybrid)

Kier Group; Paisley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in Stepps is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial input from tender through to final account, ensuring projects stay on budget and meet high standards. The role is hybrid, based in Stepps, with a 40-hour week and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

You will mentor junior team members and drive cost control across high‑value projects, ensuring best value procurement and effective risk management throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying is essential.
• Strong knowledge of NEC3/4 and JCT/SBCC contracts.
• Proven ability to manage cost, risk and value on large projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial input into bid submissions and cost planning.
• Prepare and manage subcontractor contracts and tender packages for best value.
• Manage valuations, applications and payments while tracking costs vs. budget.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks, variations, and compensation events.
• Mentor junior commercial staff and collaborate with project teams and clients.

Skills

High-value project management

Contracts knowledge (NEC3/4 & JCT/SBCC

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Kier Group in Stepps is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial input from tender through to final account, ensuring projects stay on budget and meet high standards. The role is hybrid, based in Stepps, with a 40-hour week and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

You will mentor junior team members and drive cost control across high‑value projects, ensuring best value procurement and effective risk management throughout the project lifecycle.