Senior Quantity Surveyor x3

Join Our Team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for three Senior Quantity Surveyors to join our dynamic KierBAM team based in the vibrant Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Location & Hours

Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard

Hours: 45 hours per week (some flexibility available—just let us know when you speak to us!)

Important Eligibility Criteria

Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required, which can take up to 8 weeks. Candidates must:

• Hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country
• Have resided in the UK for the past 5 years

About KierBAM

KierBAM is a Joint Venture partnership between Kier and BAM Nuttall, currently engaged in an exciting redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth. This is your chance to be part of a high-profile development in a secure environment, where your expertise will play a vital role in delivering essential infrastructure.

Your Responsibilities

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be an integral part of the KierBAM team, contributing to the Royal Navy redevelopment project. Your daily tasks will include:

• Preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports while conducting cost planning and control throughout the project lifecycle
• Reviewing and negotiating contracts, subcontracts, and variations to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards
• Managing procurement processes, evaluating supplier bids, and preparing interim and final payment applications
• Monitoring project progress, forecasting final costs, and identifying potential financial risks
• Collaborating with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors while mentoring junior team members

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

• You hold a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering, with professional accreditation such as RICS or CIOB preferred
• You have at least 5 years of experience in quantity surveying within construction or infrastructure projects, ideally in the nuclear or defence sectors
• You possess strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement methods, and cost control techniques, with proficiency in quantity surveying software
• You have excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse teams
• You meet the eligibility criteria for security clearance

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our amazing team a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Discover more about our benefits package!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We value the contributions of all our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will need to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance, which is conducted by the Cabinet Office’s United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency. We treat applicants with convictions on a case-by-case basis and do not discriminate based on conviction history.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us at Kier and be part of something great!