Managing Quantity Surveyor
| Posting date: | 28 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 August 2025 |
| Location: | N9 0AT |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7837 |
Summary
Lead Commercial Success in Highways - Join Kier as a Managing Quantity Surveyor
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead a team of Quantity Surveyors in ensuring the effective commercial delivery of our contract operations. You'll also be responsible for delivering robust financial results, but by fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment and maintaining strong client relationships.
At Kier, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We value collaboration, trust, and focus, and we invest in the mental, physical, and financial wellbeing of our people. Join us and be part of a business that's purpose-driven, people-focused, and always looking to grow.
Location: Picketts Lock Lane & Wraysbury (limited remote working will be considered to suit individual cases). On occasion attendance at our Southwark office maybe required.
Hours: Permanent Fulltime 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 per year + £6.7k annual car allowance _ private healthcare + benefits
What will you be responsible for?
As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll take ownership of month-end processes, oversee contract financial performance, and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors. You'll act as the key commercial contact for clients and senior leadership, ensuring timely, accurate reporting and resolution of commercial matters.
Your day to day will include:
-Leading and managing a team of Quantity Surveyors to ensure effective commercial delivery across the contract
-Overseeing month-end processes, including cost and value reporting, and presenting key commercial information to senior management
-Maintaining and developing strong, collaborative relationships with clients, attending commercial and contract board meetings
-Reviewing and approving subcontractor payments, applications for payment, and ensuring timely issue resolution
-Analysing contract data and documentation to drive performance improvements and support strategic decision-making
What are we looking for?
We're looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor who brings strong commercial acumen, excellent leadership skills, and a collaborative mindset.:
-Has an HNC/HND/BSc in Quantity Surveying, Construction, or related discipline
-Experience in highways or infrastructure projects in a commercial capacity
-Strong understanding of NEC contracts, subcontractor management, and CVR processes
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with commercial systems
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
#LI-JB2
We're looking for an experienced and motivated Managing Quantity Surveyor to lead a team of Quantity Surveyors in ensuring the effective commercial delivery of our contract operations. You'll also be responsible for delivering robust financial results, but by fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment and maintaining strong client relationships.
At Kier, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We value collaboration, trust, and focus, and we invest in the mental, physical, and financial wellbeing of our people. Join us and be part of a business that's purpose-driven, people-focused, and always looking to grow.
Location: Picketts Lock Lane & Wraysbury (limited remote working will be considered to suit individual cases). On occasion attendance at our Southwark office maybe required.
Hours: Permanent Fulltime 40 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 per year + £6.7k annual car allowance _ private healthcare + benefits
What will you be responsible for?
As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll take ownership of month-end processes, oversee contract financial performance, and manage a team of Quantity Surveyors. You'll act as the key commercial contact for clients and senior leadership, ensuring timely, accurate reporting and resolution of commercial matters.
Your day to day will include:
-Leading and managing a team of Quantity Surveyors to ensure effective commercial delivery across the contract
-Overseeing month-end processes, including cost and value reporting, and presenting key commercial information to senior management
-Maintaining and developing strong, collaborative relationships with clients, attending commercial and contract board meetings
-Reviewing and approving subcontractor payments, applications for payment, and ensuring timely issue resolution
-Analysing contract data and documentation to drive performance improvements and support strategic decision-making
What are we looking for?
We're looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor who brings strong commercial acumen, excellent leadership skills, and a collaborative mindset.:
-Has an HNC/HND/BSc in Quantity Surveying, Construction, or related discipline
-Experience in highways or infrastructure projects in a commercial capacity
-Strong understanding of NEC contracts, subcontractor management, and CVR processes
-Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with commercial systems
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier
#LI-JB2
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