Senior Quantity Surveyor – Refurbishment Projects Lead

Kier Group; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group invites applications for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join Kier Places – Building Solutions in Basingstoke or Southampton, working on refurbishment projects for government and blue-chip clients. The role covers managing commercial resources, maximising profitability, and fostering strong supplier and client relationships.

You will handle tendering, subcontractor management, variations, cash flow, and team leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with multidisciplinary teams.
• Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying.
• Experience in a similar commercial role within construction.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficient with IT packages including Microsoft Office and bespoke systems.

Responsibilities

• Maximise gross margin through effective contract placement and control.
• Tendering, evaluating and appointing subcontractors, and placing orders for materials and plant within delegated authorities.
• Identifying, negotiating and agreeing project variations with customers and suppliers.
• Measuring and valuing work to support customer invoicing and supplier payments and managing cash flow.
• Leading and motivating commercial staff while building relationships with customers, consultants and the supply chain.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

IT skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

HNC in Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Office

Bespoke systems

Job description

Kier Group invites applications for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join Kier Places – Building Solutions in Basingstoke or Southampton, working on refurbishment projects for government and blue-chip clients. The role covers managing commercial resources, maximising profitability, and fostering strong supplier and client relationships.

You will handle tendering, subcontractor management, variations, cash flow, and team leadership.