Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water Projects (Hybrid)

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

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Southern Water team in Falmer with hybrid working. You will support commercial delivery, manage contracts, and provide financial oversight across projects in a strategic partnership with Southern Water.

You will lead commercial reporting, forecasting, risk management and procurement activities, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with procurement teams to drive value and compliance.

Qualifications

• Requires degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Demonstrable senior commercial experience in a Tier 1 main contracting environment.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts and current Construction Law.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial performance of contracts and mentor junior team members.
• Provide financial and contractual forecasts to meet KPIs.
• Prepare and update monthly cost/budget reports and maintain client relationships.
• Maximise cash flow through measurement, valuation, invoicing and payments.
• Lead subcontractor procurement and supplier management activities.

Skills

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Senior commercial experience

NEC contract knowledge

Procurement of subcontractors

Commercial reporting

Procurement strategy implementation

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Kier Group is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Southern Water team in Falmer with hybrid working. You will support commercial delivery, manage contracts, and provide financial oversight across projects in a strategic partnership with Southern Water.

You will lead commercial reporting, forecasting, risk management and procurement activities, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with procurement teams to drive value and compliance.