Quantity Surveyor

Are you ready to make a splash in your career? 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

Join our Commercial team as a Quantity Surveyor and play a vital role in delivering one of the most exciting water infrastructure programmes in the UK. As part of a £3.1bn Strategic Development Partnership Framework with Southern Water Services, you’ll work on 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 be at the heart of our operations, helping to control costs and maximize value. Your daily tasks will include:

• Monitoring, forecasting, and reporting project costs and value, while preparing monthly and final payment applications.
• Supporting operational teams with contract compliance, value maximization, and cost-saving techniques.
• 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 on financial updates and audits.

What Are We Looking For?

This role is perfect for you if:

• You have experience working on NEC contracts with Target Costs.
• You bring a background from the construction infrastructure, water, or civils industry.
• 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 welcome) and visit construction sites in East Sussex/Kent.

At Kier, we value potential! If you don’t meet every single requirement, don’t hesitate to apply. We’d love to chat!

Why Join Us?

Explore the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and discover both current and future 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, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we’re committed to continuous improvement. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

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