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.
About the Role
This is not just any job; it’s an opportunity to work on secured environments projects with a key client, delivering high-quality construction projects valued between £5m - £15m. You’ll collaborate with our experienced team to ensure commercial success and foster strong client relationships.
Your Responsibilities
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in our Building Solutions South team. Your day-to-day 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 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’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.
Working Conditions
This position requires a commitment of 40 hours a week. Please note that we are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Rewards and Benefits
At Kier, we value our people and offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and enjoy:
* Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
* Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
* Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employees play a vital role in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives, and we are proud of the positive impact they have made. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate 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 Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We treat all applicants fairly, regardless of their conviction history.
We can’t wait to see your application and hope you’ll #joinkier!