Senior Quantity Surveyor x3

Join Our Team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor!

We’re excited to invite three Senior Quantity Surveyors to become part of our dynamic KierBAM team at the Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard. This is your chance to contribute to a significant redevelopment project in a secure and prestigious environment!

Location & Working Hours

Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard
Hours: 42.5 hours per week (some flexibility available—just let us know when you speak to us!)

Important Information

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 and Responsibilities

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a vital role in managing all contractual and financial aspects of this exciting 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, ensuring 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, 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. Join us and enjoy a rewarding career!

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 number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Security Checks

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance, 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 Make an Impact?

We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier and welcoming you to our team!