Senior Quantity Surveyor

We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Southern Water team based in either Kent or East/West Sussex.

Location:

Southern Water Offices, Chatham ME5 7QA or offices at Falmer, BN1 9PY - some remote working is available. Hours: Full time hours are 40 per week - we will however, consider part time or condensed hours. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role Southern Water is embarking on an exciting strategic partnership with Kier to deliver their ambitions for AMP 8 Water cycle. This is a rare opportunity to play a vital role in mobilising the projects across Southern Water's areas, providing commercial expertise to ensure successful project outcomes.

What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the Commercial team, supporting them in managing the commercial, procurement and financial aspects of the Southern Water Strategic Delivery programme. Your day to day will include: Managing commercial performance through effective team leadership, contract administration, and risk management Ensuring robust cost reporting and forecasting while maintaining excellent client relationships Supporting junior team members and fostering their professional development Collaborating with the procurement team to implement effective procurement strategies Maximising cash flow through diligent measurement, valuation, and financial control procedures What are we looking for?

This role of Senior Quantity Surveyor is great for you if:

You have

• a relevant degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying You have experience working with NEC forms of contract and current Construction Law You're an excellent communicator who can build relationships with clients and colleagues alike You enjoy mentoring junior team members and sharing your expertise You thrive in collaborative environments while being able to work independently We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome!
• So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
• If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities.
• You can see more information about our water business here .
• There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!
• Rewards and benefits We'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 inclusion Making 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-JB4