Quantity Surveyor

Join Our Team as a Quantity Surveyor!

Are you ready to make a significant impact on a major infrastructure project? We’re seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic East West Rail team in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. This is your chance to collaborate with an experienced team and play a vital role in managing the commercial aspects of this exciting project!

Location & Hours

Location: St Neots with travel between Bedford and Cambridge – hybrid working

Hours: Permanent Full-time, 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired. Just let us know when you speak to us!

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

Your Responsibilities

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be at the forefront of delivering commercial excellence within the Kier East West Rail team. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with contract valuations, ensuring timely and accurate applications for payment, and compiling final accounts.
• Leading sub-contractor management from inquiry through to completion, including compiling inquiries, analyzing tenders, and drafting orders.
• Collaborating closely with the project manager on cost control and forecasting site expenditure to completion.
• Identifying and raising contract changes through Early Warnings and Compensation Events, while supporting the Commercial Manager and Managing Quantity Surveyor with client change and risk management.
• Providing leadership to junior commercial staff and assisting in their development.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for someone who:

• Holds a Degree, HNC, or similar qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• Has prior experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally with a Tier 1 main contractor.
• Is proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and enjoys working with data and commercial information.
• Builds strong working relationships and communicates confidently with a diverse range of people.
• Stays organized, manages time effectively, and can juggle multiple priorities.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our talented team a variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and discover the perks of being part of our team!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all 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.

We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to our team! #joinkier

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