Job Description
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 in the vibrant locations of Salisbury, Basingstoke, or Southampton.
Key Details
Location: Salisbury / Basingstoke / Southampton
Hours: 40 hours a week
Note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your Opportunity
This is an exciting chance to be part of our Building Solutions South team, working on a secured environments project with a key client. You’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality construction projects valued between £5m - £15m. Collaborate with our experienced team to ensure commercial success and foster strong client relationships. We’re looking for someone who is collaborative, proactive, and eager to grow in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Your Responsibilities
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be instrumental in achieving exceptional commercial outcomes on key projects. Your daily tasks will include:
* 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 able to work collaboratively towards shared goals.
* You are comfortable using IT packages, including Microsoft Office, and are eager to continue your professional development.
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer our amazing team a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Discover the perks that come with being part of our team!
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re proud of the progress we’ve made, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and their experiences help us refine our policies.
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.
Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We treat applicants with convictions on a case-by-case basis and do not discriminate based on conviction history.
Ready to Join Us?
We can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier.