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Posted 26 August, 2026

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Kier Group
Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Full Time
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Join Our Team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to become a vital part of our dynamic Construction team in Waterbeach, Cambridge.

Location & Hours

Location: Waterbeach, Cambridge
Hours: Full-time with some flexibility available—just let us know what works for you!

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Impact

This is an incredible opportunity to manage the commercial resources of exciting construction projects in the Waterbeach area. You’ll play a key role in maximizing project profitability through strategic contract management, all while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver outstanding results.

What Will You Be Responsible For?

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll support our Construction team in delivering major regional projects across various sectors, including education, health, and defense. Your daily responsibilities will include:

  • Managing commercial resources to maximize planned gross margin and project profitability
  • Appointing subcontractors and placing orders for materials and equipment
  • Measuring and valuing work to support invoicing and supplier payments
  • Leading and motivating the project’s commercial staff to foster collaborative relationships
  • Assessing, controlling, and mitigating commercial and contractual risks while implementing risk management policies

What Are We Looking For?

This role is perfect for you if:

  • You have excellent communication skills and experience working with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and supply chains
  • You possess strong organizational skills and can prioritize effectively
  • You thrive in a collaborative team environment while also being able to take initiative
  • You are proficient in a range of IT packages, including Microsoft Office and bespoke systems

At Kier, we believe in recognizing potential. If you don’t meet every single requirement, don’t hesitate to apply—we’d love to chat!

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our amazing team a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Discover more about the perks of working with us!

Diversity and Inclusion

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. 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 number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be invited for an interview.

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

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