Senior Quantity Surveyor

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At Kier we believe that - wherever we can, whether office or site-based - we should embrace an agile/flexible approach to working. We are proud to offer our employees the opportunity, where we can, to do this. Please don’t hesitate to ask during the recruitment process around agile working and flexibility - We’ll do our best to support you.


Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: This is an agile role within our Eastern region, where we have an office based in Rushden. Home working is also available with some travel to other offices and sites

Business area: Kier Construction - Eastern and Midlands

Contract: Permanent, full time.


Benefits: You can expect a competitive salary and an outstanding package that includes a company car or allowance, private healthcare, a matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, 26 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday) together with two employee Share Scheme options (Sharesave and Share Incentive Plan). To find out more about the rewards and benefits at Kier, .


Looking to make the next step in your career?


You can shape the world around you with Kier Group. We’re one of the UK’s leading names in Regional Build, Highways, Utilities and Infrastructure - inspiring innovations in a multitude of market sectors - and wherever you join us, you’ll be able to achieve and collaborate with one of the country’s most established and inspired forward thinkers in construction, property, residential and services.

Kier Construction are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead projects based out of our Rushden office. You will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects from Education to commercial, healthcare, leisure, public sector and more!


Key Responsibilities

Working alongside the project delivery team, you will ensure the contractual control and cost management of projects across different sectors. You will have exposure to the full project lifecycle with involvement across pre-construction through to project delivery. As the successful applicant, you will manage the commercial aspects of subcontract accounts from procurement to interim and final account agreement and be involved with the final account negotiation to ensure the best possible outcome. We are looking for a candidate who has the ability to assess contract risk and work with the delivery team to develop and manage mitigation plans.


What do we need from you?

Ideally you will have experience from a similar role within the construction industry. You’ll be proficient in the use of MS Office, particularly Excel. You will be degree qualified and able to demonstrate strong communication and organisational abilities.


Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. Take a look to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these by emailing .

Closing Date: 3rd June 2022

Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.

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