At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic commercial team and manage key projects in the water sector.
- Company: Join Kier, a forward-thinking company prioritising diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Tailored benefits, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Remote work available with occasional office visits; diverse workplace culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while nurturing talent in an inclusive environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Quantity Surveying and significant experience in senior roles required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
We're looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our Southern Water team based in Falmer/Chatham.
Location: Southern Water Offices, Falmer/Chatham – remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required.
Hours: 40 hours per week – some flexibility on hours available if desired.
What will you be responsible for?
- Leading and developing the commercial team, nurturing talent and ensuring high performance
- Providing robust commercial reporting, maintaining accurate cost and value management
- Building positive relationships with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes
- Managing subcontract letting, negotiation and financial accounting processes
- Implementing effective risk management and mitigation strategies to achieve commercial targets
What are we looking for?
- You have a degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification, preferably with RICS membership
- You bring significant experience in senior commercial roles, ideally within the water sector or regulated utilities
- You have a comprehensive understanding of NEC contracts and current Construction Law
- You excel at building collaborative relationships with clients and supply chain partners
- You're passionate about nurturing talent and creating an inclusive team environment
Rewards and Benefits: We offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. For details, please see the benefits information.
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 and have made a huge impact on how we work. 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.
Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case‑by‑case basis; we do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
Managing Quantity Surveyor employer: Kier
At Southern Water, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises diversity and inclusion. Our team in Falmer/Chatham benefits from flexible working arrangements, robust employee development opportunities, and a commitment to nurturing talent within the commercial sector. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a range of tailored benefits that suit your lifestyle.
