Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor – KierBAM

KierBAM is an exciting Joint Venture partnership between Kier and Bam Nuttall, currently delivering a significant redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you\’ll play a vital role in managing the financial aspects of our construction projects, ensuring we deliver excellent value while maintaining the highest standards.

What will you be responsible for?

• Managing cost planning and financial control throughout the project lifecycle, preparing detailed estimates and forecasting final costs.
• Reviewing and negotiating contracts, variations and subcontracts with confidence and attention to detail.
• Collaborating with a diverse team of professionals including clients, architects and engineers in a supportive environment.
• Mentoring junior quantity surveyors, sharing your expertise and helping others grow professionally.
• Preparing financial reports and cost analyses that clearly communicate project status to stakeholders.

Eligibility and Qualifications

• BPSS security clearance is required; the process can take up to 8 weeks.
• Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years.
• You have a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related field, with professional accreditation (RICS, CIOB).
• You bring strong experience in quantity surveying within construction or infrastructure projects and enjoy collaborative problem‑solving.
• You’re comfortable balancing detailed analytical work with building relationships through excellent communication skills.

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. We will ensure a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Diversity and Inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. Our employees shape our diversity and inclusion initiatives; you can see our D&I action plan here. We are committed to continuing to increase diversity across all teams.

Additional Information

This role will also be subject to further pre‑employment checks, and we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s conviction history. For more information, visit www.kier.co.uk/careers/making-ground.