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Managing Quantity Surveyor
We're looking for a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our Southern Water Strategic Delivery Programme team based in Falmer / Chatham.
Location
Southern Water Offices, Falmer / Chatham
Hours
40 hours per week - 3 days a week will be required in the office or on site as determined by the project needs.
Sponsorship
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Kier as we embark on a strategic partnership with Southern Water, delivering their ambitions for AMP 8 Water cycle. As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll play a pivotal role in mobilising projects across Southern Water's areas, providing commercial support and ensuring the successful delivery of this transformative programme. You'll work collaboratively with talented teams, managing commercial performance whilst fostering strong client relationships and driving innovation across the business.
Responsibilities
As a Managing Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the Commercial Team, supporting them in managing the commercial, procurement and financial aspects of Southern Water Strategic Delivery Programme. Your day to day will include:
- Ensuring robust cost and value reporting, managing forecasting and producing accurate commercial reports for senior leadership
- Leading and developing a team of commercial staff, identifying talent and ensuring their growth through mentoring and support
- Managing contract commercial deliverables, assessing risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies to achieve targeted outcomes
- Overseeing subcontract procurement and negotiations, ensuring appropriate contract terms and fostering excellent supply chain relationships
- Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team to advise on commercial strategy and maximise opportunities for profitability
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Requirements
This role of Managing Quantity Surveyor is great for you if:
- You have a relevant Degree or equivalent in Quantity Surveying and demonstrate senior commercial experience within a Tier 1 contracting environment
- You possess a strong understanding of NEC forms of contract and current Construction Law, ideally with experience in the Water sector or regulated utilities
- You have a proven track record in commercial management, procurement and can produce accurate regional reports outlining risks and opportunities
- You're an excellent team player with strong leadership skills, able to encourage, support and mentor members of the commercial team
- You can manage your time effectively, work to tight deadlines and demonstrate an open, honest and collaborative approach
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.
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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.
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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!
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