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Posted 22 July, 2026

Senior Quantity Surveyor x3

Kier Group
Plymouth, England, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor!

We’re excited to announce that we are looking for three Senior Quantity Surveyors to join our dynamic KierBAM team based in the stunning Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Location & Hours

Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard

Hours: 42.5 hours per week, with some flexibility available. Just let us know your preferences when we chat!

Important Eligibility Criteria

  • We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
  • Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required, which 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.

About KierBAM

KierBAM is a Joint Venture partnership between Kier and BAM Nuttall, currently engaged in an exciting redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth. This is your chance to be part of a high-profile development in a secure environment, where your expertise will play a vital role in delivering essential infrastructure.

Your Responsibilities

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be an integral part of the KierBAM team, contributing to the successful delivery of this important project. Your day-to-day responsibilities 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, including holding a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and having resided in the UK for the past 5 years for security clearance purposes.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our brilliant team a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Explore the fantastic rewards we provide!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a key role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and their experiences have a significant impact on our policies.

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role and the work at this site, 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 look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier!

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