Quantity Surveyor

Join Our Team as a Quantity Surveyor!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re excited to invite a passionate Quantity Surveyor to join our Kier Places – Building Solutions South team, based in the vibrant locations of Salisbury, Basingstoke, or Southampton. This is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of something special!

Your Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality construction projects valued between £5m - £15m. You’ll collaborate with our experienced team to ensure commercial success and foster strong client relationships. Here’s what you’ll be responsible for:

• Managing project finances to maximize gross margin and support budgeted profitability.
• Tendering, evaluating, and appointing subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Measuring, valuing, and agreeing on work to support invoicing and payments.
• Identifying and negotiating contract variations with clients and the supply chain.
• Producing monthly commercial reports and accurate cost forecasts.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

• You have experience in a similar quantity surveying role within construction.
• You hold a relevant qualification (degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying is desirable).
• You possess strong communication skills and enjoy building relationships with diverse teams.
• You are organized, detail-focused, and thrive in a collaborative environment.
• You are comfortable using IT packages, including Microsoft Office, and are eager to continue your professional development.

Working Conditions

This position requires a commitment of 40 hours a week. Please note that we are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Rewards and Benefits

We believe in rewarding our brilliant people! Here’s what you can expect:

• A wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We are proud of the steps we’ve taken, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a vital role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we value their experiences in shaping our policies.

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. Please note that a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be required for this role, and we treat all applicants fairly, regardless of their conviction history.

Are you ready to make a difference? We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier!