Senior Quantity Surveyor
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 at Durham County Council, based in the vibrant areas of Sedgefield / Hebburn.
Location & Hours
Location: Sedgefield / Hebburn
Hours: 40 hours per week (with some flexibility available—just let us know when you chat with us!)
Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
About the Project
Join us in an exciting venture as we embark on the third phase of a significant expansion at one of the UK’s premier science, engineering, and technology parks. The £61m North East Technology Park (NETPark) will create up to 232,000 square feet of flexible laboratory, office, production, and storage space. As our Senior Project Surveyor, you’ll collaborate with the commercial lead, managing a large supply chain and ensuring outstanding commercial outcomes from start to finish.
Your Responsibilities
As a Senior Project Surveyor, you’ll play a crucial role within our commercial team, focusing on cost management, risk assessment, and delivering value for money across this major project. Your daily tasks will include:
- Managing payment applications from sub-contractors and preparing client applications.
- Negotiating with the supply chain to secure the best value and awarding work packages.
- Monitoring actual expenditure against budgets through Cost Value Reconciliation Reports.
- Ensuring all variations are accurately costed and logged in accordance with contract conditions.
- Mentoring and supporting junior commercial staff.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if:
- You have experience in commercial construction projects with a strong understanding of NEC and JCT contracts.
- You’ve successfully delivered high-value projects ranging from £20M to £100M within a Main Contracting organization.
- You hold a relevant degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in Quantity Surveying.
- You’re confident in your interactions with client representatives, sub-contractors, and internal stakeholders.
- You possess a full driving license.
At Kier, we believe in recognizing potential. If you don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us!
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer our amazing team a wide range of benefits that you can tailor to fit your needs. Discover more about our benefits package!
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 vital role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and their experiences help us refine 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 invited for an interview.
We can’t wait to see your application! Join us at Kier and be part of something great!
