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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 join 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 Role

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

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:

  • Manage commercial resources to maximize planned gross margin and project profitability.
  • Appoint subcontractors and place orders for materials and plant within delegated authorities.
  • Measure and value work to support invoicing of customers and payment to suppliers.
  • Lead and motivate the project’s commercial staff to foster collaborative relationships.
  • Assess, control, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks while implementing risk management policies.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

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

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.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and discover the perks of being part of our team!

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 offered an interview.

Ready to Make an Impact?

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

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