Quantity Surveyor

Join Our Team as a Quantity Surveyor!

Are you ready to make a significant impact on a major infrastructure project? We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic East West Rail team in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. In this collaborative environment, you will play a crucial role in managing the commercial aspects of the project, ensuring its successful delivery while maximizing value and profitability.

Location & Hours

Location: St Neots with travel between Bedford and Cambridge – hybrid working available.

Hours: Permanent Full-time, 45 hours per week. Some flexibility on hours is available—just let us know when we chat!

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

Your Responsibilities

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be an integral part of the Kier East West Rail team, driving commercial excellence throughout the project. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with contract valuations, ensuring timely and accurate applications for payment, and compiling final accounts.
• Leading sub-contractor management from enquiry through to completion, including compiling enquiries, analyzing tenders, and drafting orders.
• Collaborating closely with the project manager on cost control and forecasting site expenditure to completion.
• Identifying and raising contract changes through Early Warnings and Compensation Events, while supporting the Commercial Manager and Managing Quantity Surveyor with client change and risk management.
• Providing leadership to junior commercial staff and assisting in their professional development.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for someone who:

• Holds a Degree, HNC, or similar qualification in Quantity Surveying.
• Has prior experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally with a Tier 1 main contractor.
• Is proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and enjoys working with data and commercial information.
• Builds strong working relationships and communicates confidently with diverse stakeholders.
• Stays organized, manages time effectively, and can juggle multiple priorities.

Rewards and Benefits

We are proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We are committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives. 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.

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

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