Senior Quantity Surveyor: Profit, Risk & Contracts Lead

Kier Group; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group in Plymouth, Devon, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Construction team. You will manage commercial resources on assigned projects, maximise gross margin, and support project profitability while mitigating risks and cash flow.

Based in Plymouth, the role requires strong communication with multidisciplinary teams, clients and suppliers, and a track record in construction commercial roles. We value collaboration and long-term partnerships.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and experience working with multidisciplinary teams, clients and supply chains.
• Demonstrable experience in a similar commercial role within construction.
• Relevant qualifications in Quantity Surveying.

Responsibilities

• Managing commercial resources to maximise gross margin and support project profitability.
• Appointing contractors and subcontractors, and placing orders for materials and plant.
• Measuring and valuing work to support customer invoicing and supplier payments, managing project cash flow.
• Leading and motivating commercial staff, promoting collaborative relationships across project teams.
• Assessing, controlling and mitigating commercial and contractual risks while building strong client relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Contract administration

Construction industry experience

Organisational skills

Deadline awareness

Education

Quantity Surveying qualifications

Job description

Kier Group in Plymouth, Devon, is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Construction team. You will manage commercial resources on assigned projects, maximise gross margin, and support project profitability while mitigating risks and cash flow.

Based in Plymouth, the role requires strong communication with multidisciplinary teams, clients and suppliers, and a track record in construction commercial roles. We value collaboration and long-term partnerships.