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: Sedgefield / Hebburn
Hours: 40 hours per week - some flexibility available!

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

About the Project

Join us in delivering an exciting major scheme for Durham County Council! You’ll be part of 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.

Your Responsibilities

As a Senior Project Surveyor, you’ll play a crucial role within our commercial team, focusing on managing cost, risk, and value for money throughout this major project. Your daily tasks will include:

• Managing applications for payment from sub-contractors and preparing client applications.
• Negotiating with the supply chain to achieve the best value and awarding work packages.
• Monitoring actual expenditure against budgets through Cost Value Reconciliation Reports.
• Ensuring all variations are properly costed and logged in line 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 strong knowledge 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 dealing with client representatives, sub-contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• You possess a Full driving licence.

At Kier, we believe in finding potential, so even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us!

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our amazing team a wide variety 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 we value their experiences in guiding 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.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier!