Senior Quantity Surveyor - Water & Utilities (AMP8)

Kier Group; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Southern Water delivery team on a strategic AMP 8 programme. You will provide commercial support, manage contract performance, and collaborate with procurement to optimise cash flow and reporting.

The role focuses on NEC contracts, construction law, and leading a team of professionals within a Tier 1 main contracting environment in the water sector.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Senior commercial experience in Tier 1 main contracting.
• Proficient with NEC contracts and Construction Law.
• Procurement of subcontractors; chairing meetings, measurements, accruals.
• Strong commercial reporting on position, risks and opportunities.
• Experience aligning procurement with programme goals.

Responsibilities

• Support Southern Water programme delivery as part of the Commercial Team.
• Manage contract performance and mentor junior team members.
• Provide forecasts of financial and contractual performance.
• Prepare monthly reports, cost and budget information; maintain client relationships.
• Control cash flow through measurement, valuation, invoicing and payments.
• Oversee subcontractor enquiries, procurement and payments.

Skills

Water sector experience

NEC contracts

Construction law knowledge

Subcontractor procurement

Commercial reporting

Procurement strategy

Team leadership

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Kier Group plc. is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Southern Water delivery team on a strategic AMP 8 programme. You will provide commercial support, manage contract performance, and collaborate with procurement to optimise cash flow and reporting.

The role focuses on NEC contracts, construction law, and leading a team of professionals within a Tier 1 main contracting environment in the water sector.