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. Enjoy the flexibility of remote working with occasional office visits!
Job Details
Location: Falmer / Chatham - Remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required.
Hours: Part-time: 24 hours per week - flexible arrangements available, including job share options.
Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your Role
As a Quantity Surveyor in our Commercial team, you will play a crucial role in delivering one of the UK’s most exciting water infrastructure programmes. Join us in our £3.1bn Strategic Development Partnership Framework for Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8), where you’ll work on projects that enhance water supply and wastewater treatment, ensuring safety, quality, and resilience for 2.5 million households across the region.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Monitor, forecast, and report on project costs and value, preparing monthly and final payment applications.
- Support operational teams with contract compliance, value maximization, and cost-saving strategies.
- 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 with NEC contracts and Target Costs.
- You bring a background from the construction infrastructure, water, or civils industry.
- You possess excellent IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel, and 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 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 both current and future career opportunities.
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 experience!
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority. 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 and proportionate number of disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We can’t wait to see your application and welcome you to our team! #joinkier
