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 at the Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard. This is your chance to be part of an exciting redevelopment project for the Royal Navy!

Location & Hours

Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard
Hours: 45 hours per week (some flexibility available—just let us know when you speak to us!)

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

Security Clearance: Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. This process can take up to 8 weeks. Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

Your Role

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in managing all contractual and financial aspects of this significant construction project. Your expertise will directly contribute to the successful delivery of vital infrastructure in a secure environment.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports while conducting cost planning and control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and variations, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
• Manage procurement processes, evaluate supplier bids, and prepare interim and final payment applications.
• Monitor project progress, forecast final costs, and identify potential financial risks.
• Collaborate 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 strong experience in quantity surveying within construction or infrastructure projects, ideally in the nuclear or defence sectors.
• You possess in-depth knowledge of construction contracts, procurement methods, and cost control techniques, along 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, including holding a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and having resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our talented team a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Explore the possibilities and see how we can support your career journey!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives.

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate 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 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.

Ready to Join Us?

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us in making a difference at KierBAM.