Senior Quantity Surveyor x3

Join Our Team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re excited to invite three Senior Quantity Surveyors to join our dynamic KierBAM team at the Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Location & Hours

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

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

Important 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.

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. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage all contractual and financial aspects of this significant construction project. This is your chance to work on a high-profile development in a secure environment, where your expertise will directly contribute to the successful delivery of vital infrastructure.

Your Responsibilities

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a key role in supporting the KierBAM team with the Royal Navy redevelopment 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 to ensure 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 talented team a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and discover the perks that come with being part of our team!

Diversity and Inclusion

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

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.

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 will be 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 an applicant’s conviction history.

Ready to Join Us?

We can’t wait to see your application! Take the next step in your career and #joinkier today!