Quantity Surveyor

Join Our Team as a Part-Time Quantity Surveyor!

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the water infrastructure sector? We’re on the lookout for a part-time Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic Southern Water team based in Falmer / Chatham. This is your chance to be part of something big!

Location & Hours

Location: Falmer / Chatham - Enjoy the flexibility of remote working, with occasional office visits required.
Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week - We’re open to job sharing and flexible hours, just let us know what works for you!

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

Your Role

As a Quantity Surveyor in our Commercial team, you’ll play a vital role in delivering one of the UK’s most exciting water infrastructure programmes. With Kier appointed by Southern Water Services for a £3.1bn Strategic Development Partnership Framework, you’ll be involved in projects that enhance water supply and wastewater treatment, benefiting 2.5 million households across the region.

What Will You Be Responsible For?

In this role, you’ll support the team in:

• Monitoring, forecasting, and reporting project costs and values, while preparing monthly and final payment applications.
• Assisting operational teams with contract compliance, value maximization, and cost-saving strategies.
• Assessing and processing subcontract payments in line with contractual and business requirements.
• Identifying changes and supporting change control procedures on projects.
• Liaising regularly with subcontractors and client commercial teams for financial updates and audits.

What Are We Looking For?

This role is perfect for you if:

• You have experience with NEC contracts and Target Costs.
• You come from a background in construction infrastructure, water, or civils.
• You possess excellent IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel, and have experience with Oracle and Causeway accounting systems.
• You have strong communication skills and enjoy building relationships with clients.
• You can attend the Falmer or Chatham office at least three days a week (flexible arrangements are welcome) and visit construction sites in East Sussex/Kent.

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.

Why Join Us?

Explore the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and discover exciting career opportunities. There’s never been a better time to get involved—take the first step towards a rewarding career with us!

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy a rewarding work-life balance!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority. We’re 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 at Kier and be part of something extraordinary.