Senior Quantity Surveyor

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 a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our vibrant Construction team in Solihull, West Midlands. This is your chance to lead the commercial aspects of a £30m new build school project and make a real impact!

Location:

Solihull, West Midlands

About the Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be the Commercial Lead for our exciting new project. Your expertise will ensure that we deliver high-quality construction outcomes while maximizing profitability. You’ll collaborate with diverse teams and build strong relationships throughout the project lifecycle.

Your Responsibilities

In this pivotal role, you will:

• Manage commercial resources and maximize gross margin through effective contract placement and control.
• Appoint subcontractors, place orders for materials and plant, and negotiate variations with customers and suppliers.
• Measure and value work to support invoicing and payment processes, ensuring positive cash flow.
• Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead and motivate the project’s commercial staff, promoting best practices and collaborative working.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you:

• Have excellent communication skills and experience working effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and supply chains.
• Hold relevant qualifications (a Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying is desirable) and have experience in a similar role.
• Possess strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Are flexible and can work both as part of a team and independently.
• Are proficient in using IT packages, including Microsoft Office and bespoke software.

Why Join Us?

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We treat all applicants fairly, regardless of their conviction history.

Ready to make a difference? We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to our team at Kier!