Senior Quantity Surveyor – Water Framework Projects

Kier Group; Thame; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Water Framework team on sites at Horton-Cum-Studley and Thame in Oxfordshire. You will be responsible for commercial management during the construction phase, delivering value and collaborating with the wider team.

You'll manage procurement, valuations, cost forecasts, and contract administration while leading and supporting junior staff to meet deadlines and targets. We value teamwork and practical problem solving.

Qualifications

• University-level construction-related degree is required.
• Full driving licence is essential.
• Experience in a commercial role for a contractor, ideally with MEP exposure.
• Experience with a variety of contract forms.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with procurement strategies, including managing subcontract inquiries and tender reviews.
• Managing valuations, project cashflows, and turnover forecasts with monthly cost reports.
• Providing legal and contractual advice on orders, changes, and subcontractor administration.
• Driving commercial initiatives and producing margin improvement plans to maximise opportunities.
• Leading and supporting junior staff, ensuring workload targets and deadlines are met.

Skills

Driving licence

Teamwork

Commercial awareness

Education

Construction related degree

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Water Framework team on sites at Horton-Cum-Studley and Thame in Oxfordshire. You will be responsible for commercial management during the construction phase, delivering value and collaborating with the wider team.

You'll manage procurement, valuations, cost forecasts, and contract administration while leading and supporting junior staff to meet deadlines and targets. We value teamwork and practical problem solving.