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Posted 30 August, 2026

Senior Quantity Surveyor x3

Kier Group
Plymouth, England, 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 excited to invite three Senior Quantity Surveyors to join our dynamic KierBAM team based in the stunning Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard.

Location & Hours

Location: Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard

Hours: 45 hours per week (some flexibility available—just let us know when you speak to us!)

Important Eligibility Criteria

Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required, which can take up to 8 weeks. Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.

About KierBAM

KierBAM is a Joint Venture partnership between Kier and BAM Nuttall, currently engaged in an exciting redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth. This is your chance to play a crucial role in managing all contractual and financial aspects of this significant construction project, contributing to the successful delivery of vital infrastructure.

Your Responsibilities

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:

  • Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports while conducting cost planning and control throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Review and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and variations, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
  • Manage procurement processes, evaluate supplier bids, and prepare interim and final payment applications.
  • Monitor project progress, forecast final costs, and identify potential financial risks.
  • Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, and contractors while mentoring junior team members.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

  • You hold a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or Civil Engineering, with professional accreditation such as RICS or CIOB preferred.
  • You have strong experience in quantity surveying within construction or infrastructure projects, ideally in the nuclear or defence sectors.
  • You possess in-depth knowledge of construction contracts, procurement methods, and cost control techniques, with proficiency in quantity surveying software.
  • You have excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse teams.
  • You meet the eligibility criteria for security clearance.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our brilliant team a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Explore the exciting benefits we provide!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We 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.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance, which is conducted by the Cabinet Office’s United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency. We treat applicants with convictions on a case-by-case basis and do not discriminate based on conviction history.

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

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