Senior Quantity Surveyor – Strategic Cost Leader (Planned Works)

Kier Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Planned Works IMRDS Capital Programme team in Peterborough / Norwich / Northampton. You will lead cost management from planning to close-out, ensuring accurate forecasting, reporting and governance, while embedding best practices across the alliance.

This leadership role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, NEC knowledge, and a proven track record in infrastructure or utilities. Driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Construction or Finance.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts and construction/commercial law.
• Experience in a senior commercial, cost management or client-facing role within infrastructure or utilities.
• Strong leadership with stakeholder management and advisory skills.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic cost management leadership across the Planned Works IMRDS Capital Programme.
• Acting as the principal commercial advisor to delivery teams and stakeholders.
• Leading cost planning, estimating, change control and final account settlement per NEC contracts.
• Monitoring and managing commercial risk with effective mitigation.
• Driving efficiency, cost reduction and continuous improvement across commercial processes.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Advisory skills

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Commercial Management

Construction/Finance background

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Planned Works IMRDS Capital Programme team in Peterborough / Norwich / Northampton. You will lead cost management from planning to close-out, ensuring accurate forecasting, reporting and governance, while embedding best practices across the alliance.

This leadership role requires a degree in Quantity Surveying or related field, NEC knowledge, and a proven track record in infrastructure or utilities. Driving licence is essential.