Senior Quantity Surveyor (Darlington)

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 become an integral part of our Managing Quantity Surveyor / Commercial Manager team based in Darlington / Hebburn.

Location & Hours

Location: Darlington / Hebburn
Hours: 40 hours per week - with some flexibility available!

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

Your Role

As a Senior Project Surveyor, you will play a pivotal role in managing cost and risk across high-value construction projects. Collaborating with both internal and external stakeholders, you’ll ensure that projects are delivered to the highest standards while maintaining excellent financial control from tender through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Manage project cash flow and prepare applications for payment to clients.
• Negotiate with sub-contractors to achieve the best value and assess returns from the supply chain.
• Monitor actual expenditure against budgets through Cost Value Reconciliation Reports.
• Ensure all variations are costed and logged in line with contract conditions.
• Mentor and support junior commercial staff in their development.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if you:

• Have experience working on commercial construction projects within a main contracting organization.
• Possess strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contract conditions.
• Have a proven track record of delivering high-value projects ranging from £20M to £100M.
• Hold a relevant academic qualification such as a Degree, HND, or equivalent in Quantity Surveying.
• Have a full driving license.

At Kier, we value potential and welcome transferable skills! Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our amazing team a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Join us and discover the perks that come with being part of Kier!

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of 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. Come and be a part of something great at Kier!