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!
Location & Hours
Location: Falmer / Chatham (Remote working available with occasional office travel required)
Hours: Part-time, 24 hours per week (flexible arrangements and job share options available)
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 vital 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) and contribute to projects that enhance water supply and wastewater treatment 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 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 with NEC contracts and Target Costs.
- You bring a background from the construction infrastructure, water, or civils industry.
- You possess excellent IT skills, particularly 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 and welcome transferrable 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:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive 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 will be offered an interview.
We can’t wait to see your application! Join us at Kier and be part of something great. #joinkier
