Quantity Surveyor

Join Our Team as a Part-Time Quantity Surveyor!

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the water infrastructure sector? We’re on the lookout for a Part-Time Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic Southern Water team based in Falmer / Chatham. With the flexibility of remote working and occasional office visits, this role offers the perfect blend of collaboration and independence.

Location & Hours

Location: Falmer / Chatham - Remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required.

Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week. We’re open to job sharing and flexible hours—just let us know what works for you!

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Role in Our Vision

As a Quantity Surveyor in our Commercial team, you will play a vital role in delivering one of the most exciting water infrastructure programmes in the UK. You’ll be part of a £3.1bn Strategic Development Partnership Framework for Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8), working on projects that enhance water supply and wastewater treatment sites, while improving safety, quality, recycling, and resilience for 2.5 million households.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Monitor, forecast, and report project costs and value, preparing monthly and final payment applications.
• Support operational teams with contract compliance, value maximization, and cost-saving techniques.
• Assess and process subcontract payments in line with contractual and business requirements.
• Identify changes and support change control procedures on projects.
• Liaise regularly with subcontractors and client commercial teams on financial updates and audits.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

• You have experience working on NEC contracts with Target Costs.
• You bring a background from the construction infrastructure, water, or civils industry.
• You possess excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and experience with Oracle and Causeway accounting systems.
• You have strong communication skills and enjoy building relationships with clients.
• You can attend the Falmer or Chatham office at least three days a week (flexible arrangements welcome) and visit construction sites in East Sussex/Kent.

At Kier, we value potential and welcome transferrable skills! Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us.

Why Join Us?

We offer a range of rewards and benefits tailored to your needs. Explore the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re proud of our progress and are committed to continuous improvement. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we welcome your unique experiences to help us grow.

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us at Kier and take the first step towards a rewarding career.