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, based in the vibrant locations of Salisbury, Basingstoke, or Southampton.
Location:
Salisbury / Basingstoke / Southampton
Hours:
40 hours a week
Please 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, where you’ll work 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.
What Will You Be Responsible For?
As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be at the heart of our Building Solutions South team, driving exceptional commercial outcomes on key projects. Your daily responsibilities 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 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 Are We 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’re organized, detail-focused, and able to work collaboratively towards shared goals.
* You’re comfortable using IT packages, including Microsoft Office, and are eager to continue your professional development.
Rewards and Benefits
We’re proud to offer our brilliant team a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Discover more about our benefits package and how we support your growth!
Diversity and Inclusion
At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, using their experiences to influence 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.
We can’t wait to see your application! Join us at Kier and be part of something great!