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Posted 21 July, 2026

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group
Darlington, County Durham, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as a Senior Project Surveyor!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a Senior Project Surveyor to join our dynamic team of Managing Quantity Surveyors and Commercial Managers in the vibrant locations of Darlington / Hebburn.

Location & Hours

Location: Darlington / Hebburn
Hours: 40 hours per week (with some flexibility available—just let us know when we chat!)

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

Your Role

As a Senior Project Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in managing cost and risk across high-value construction projects. Collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, you’ll ensure that projects are delivered to the highest standards while maintaining excellent financial control from tender through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

In this exciting role, you will:

  • Manage project cash flow and prepare applications for payment to clients.
  • Negotiate with sub-contractors to achieve the best value and assess returns from the supply chain.
  • Monitor actual expenditure against budgets through Cost Value Reconciliation Reports.
  • Ensure all variations are costed and logged in line with contract conditions.
  • Mentor and support junior commercial staff in their development.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

  • You have experience working on commercial construction projects within a main contracting organization.
  • You possess strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contract conditions.
  • You have a proven track record of delivering high-value projects ranging from £20M to £100M.
  • You hold a relevant academic qualification such as a Degree, HND, or equivalent in Quantity Surveying.
  • You have a full driving license.

At Kier, we believe in recognizing potential! If you don’t meet every single requirement, don’t hesitate to apply—we’d love to chat!

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our amazing team a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Join us and discover the perks that come with being part of our family!

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us at Kier. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we value their experiences in shaping our policies. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We can’t wait to see your application and hope you’ll #joinkier!

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