Senior Quantity Surveyor

kbr; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 73,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR’s nuclear team is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial support and manage project contracts on UK-based programmes. Reporting to the commercial manager, you will lead subcontract procurement, oversee procurement schedules, coach junior staff, and ensure documentation and data are accurate for stakeholders.

Security requirements apply, and UK work eligibility is essential. You will collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to meet project targets and

Qualifications

• Supervisory/management experience within a project commercial team.
• Knowledge of the procurement and management of Subcontracts.
• Chartered membership to a recognised organisation (RICS or CIOB) is an advantage but not essential.
• Excellent knowledge of commercial aspects of civil and infrastructure projects.
• Experience with a Contract Management System (CEMAR).
• Ability to obtain UK Nuclear industry clearance.

Responsibilities

• Subcontract procurement & management, and general project commercial actions
• Management & coaching of junior project commercial staff
• Production and management of procurement schedule
• Delivery and accountability for procurement of framework Subcontractors and project commercial targets
• Engagement with project stakeholders

Skills

Supervisory experience

Procurement knowledge

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

BSc in related subject or equivalent experience

Tools

Contract Management System (CEMAR)

Job description

Title:

Senior Quantity Surveyor

KBR’s rapidly growing nuclear team of teams is working at the forefront of the UK’s nuclear space on some of the most exciting new-build, defence and decommissioning programmes.

KBR was recently named a “Great Place to Work-Certified” company, an honour that underscores the company’s commitment to being a UK employer of choice for people who want to do work that matters.

Due to the nature of our work and security requirements, KBR does not offer sponsorship for this role. We can only consider applicants with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom

Position Summary

• Reporting to the commercial manager to provide commercial support and management to the project commercial team, ensuring that all aspects of project contract administration are undertaken in a timely and accurate manner

Key Responsibilities

• Subcontract procurement & management, and general project commercial actions
• Management & coaching of junior project commercial staff
• Production and management of procurement schedule
• Delivery and accountability for the procurement of framework Subcontractors as well as internal and external project commercial targets
• Engagement with project stakeholders

The Person

Accountabilities

• Ensure the accuracy of data communicated and reported to all stakeholders
• Ensure the procurement files are maintained to a professional standard
• Ensure the project team are providing the key contract documents in a timely manner
• Be the single point of contact for the supply chain during the procurement process
• The highlighting of any current and potential issues to the commercial manager
• Maintain compliance with approved processes procedures and project executive plans
• The active contribution to continuous improvement of the functional quality and performance of Quantity Surveying
• To work in compliance with the Collaborative Management Plan

Qualifications and Experience

• Supervisory/management experience within a project commercial team
• Knowledge and/or experience of the procurement / management of Subcontracts
• BSc in related subject or equivalent experience
• Chartered member to a recognised organisation (RICS or CIOB) an advantage, but not essential.
• Excellent knowledge of commercial aspects of civil and infrastructure projects
• Experience of a Contract Management System (CEMAR etc)
• Capable of obtaining (or currently holds) UK Nuclear industry clearance

Due to the nature of our work and security requirements, we can only consider applicants with the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

KBR does not offer sponsorship for this role.