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 looking for a Part-Time Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic Southern Water team based in Falmer / Chatham. With the flexibility of remote working and occasional office visits, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of the UK’s most exciting water infrastructure programmes.
About the Role
As part of our Commercial team, you will play a vital role in delivering the £3.1bn Strategic Development Partnership Framework for Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8). This seven-year partnership, with the potential for a five-year extension, focuses on enhancing capacity at water supply and wastewater treatment sites, while improving water safety, quality, recycling, and resilience for 2.5 million households.
Your Responsibilities
In your role as a Quantity Surveyor, you will:
- Monitor, forecast, and report project costs and value, preparing monthly and final payment applications.
- Support operational teams with contract compliance, value maximization, and cost-saving techniques.
- Assess and process subcontract payments in line with contractual and business requirements.
- Identify changes and support change control procedures on projects.
- Liaise regularly with subcontractors and client commercial teams on financial updates and audits.
What We’re Looking For
This role is perfect for you if you:
- Have experience working on NEC contracts with Target Costs.
- Bring a background from the construction infrastructure, water, or civils industry.
- Possess excellent IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and experience with Oracle and Causeway accounting systems.
- Have strong communication skills and enjoy building relationships with clients.
- Can attend the Falmer or Chatham office a minimum of three days per week (flexible arrangements welcome) and visit working 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?
We offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs, ensuring you feel valued and supported in your role. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion is a top priority, and we strive to create a workplace where everyone feels welcome and empowered.
As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
Take the Next Step!
There’s never been a better time to get involved in our incredible water business. Explore our diverse project portfolios and uncover both current and future career opportunities. Register your interest today and take the first step towards a rewarding career with us!
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
