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JOB TITLE: Senior Quantity Surveyor REPORTS TO: Commercial Manager/Project Managers SALARY: £70,000 + £3,000 car allowance + bonus LOCATION: Cockermouth FULL-TIME, PERMANENT Job Summary: A large specialist in fire protection installation are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their site team on a long running Nuclear project. The ideal candidate will have experience in NEC 3/4 contracts, plus the use of CEMAR for contractual communications. You will help support the Commercial Manager and wider contracts team in managing the costs and financial aspects of this single project, ensuring its ongoing profitability and efficiency while maintaining compliance with industry standards and regulations. Key Responsibilities: Preparing accurate and detailed cost estimates for passive fire protection projects, including materials, labour, and other expenses, in accordance with project specifications and client requirements. Monitor project budgets, track costs, and identify potential cost-saving opportunities throughout the project lifecycle, this will be in close collaboration with the Operations team Conduct site visits to assess project requirements, evaluate progress, and identify any variations or discrepancies that may impact costs or timelines. Prepare and review tender documents, contracts, and procurement schedules, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to obtain competitive quotations, negotiate pricing, and manage procurement processes effectively. Preparation and submission of interim valuations, progress reports, and final accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in accordance with contractual agreements. Maintain comprehensive and live records of project costs, variations, and other financial documentation, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures. Support in resolving commercial disputes, claims, and contractual issues in a timely and professional manner Undertake any other duties or tasks as assigned by the Senior Management to support the successful delivery of projects and contribute to the overall success of the company. Ensure that contractual details are meticulously adhered to throughout the duration of each project. This involves closely monitoring project progress against contractual obligations and specifications using Contract management tools such as CEMAR. Actively contribute to the preparation and compilation of internal reports essential for project management and decision-making processes. Essential skills/experience Skills and Abilities Must possess a strong work ethic. Have a proven ability to manage both people and assets. Extensive construction experience and experience in the passive fire protection industry. Forward thinking, progressive, dynamic leader who has excellent interpersonal and management skills. Ability to read and understand construction specifications and drawings. Strong knowledge of standard estimating practices. Excellent oral and written business communication skills. Comfortable and convincing in public presentations. Strong attention to detail. Ability to multitask, prioritise, and handle pressure in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical, organisational and problem solving skills. Ability to maintain flexibility and a positive attitude at all times. Ability to get along with different personalities and be a fully contributing team player. Qualifications / Experience Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or similar Previous experience working in a similar role within the construction industry, preferably with a focus on passive fire protection or related disciplines would be advantageous. Sound knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes, and quantity surveying principles. Ideally will have had exposure to NEC Contracts. Proficiency in using industry-standard software such as Excel and other quantity surveying tools. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and build relationships with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers. Experience working on projects within the Nuclear sector. Apply Now! Candidates are already being interviewed!

We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Kier Places - Building Solutions team based in London. Location: London - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required Hours: 40 hours per week - 08:30-17:00 We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the Kier Places - Building Solutions team, supporting them in delivering high-quality refurbishment and construction projects across London. Your day to day will include: Managing commercial resources (finance) for assigned projects to maximise planned gross margin Tendering, evaluating, and appointing consultants and subcontractors, and placing orders for materials and plant Identifying, negotiating, and agreeing variations to contracts with customers and suppliers Measuring and valuing work to support invoicing and payments Producing monthly reports and forecasts to satisfy business requirements What are we looking for? This role of Quantity Surveyor is great for you if: You have relevant qualifications (Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying desirable) You have experience in a similar role within construction or refurbishment projects You possess strong communication skills for working with multidisciplinary teams and supply chains You are organised, able to prioritise, and work to deadlines You can use IT packages including Microsoft Office and bespoke systems 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. 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

We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our United Utilities Contract based in Warrington Location : Warrington Hours : 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Quantity Surveyor you'll be working within the United Utilities, supporting the delivery of Kier's United Utilities AMP8 Enterprise Framework Programme. This is an opportunity to work on a major, long-term water infrastructure programme, predominantly focused on wastewater treatment plants, including chemical removal schemes, bio-resource enhancements, reservoir compliance and bathing water projects. Your day to day will include: Supporting cost control, forecasting and reporting across AMP8 projects Assisting with subcontract procurement, interim and final accounts Monitoring actual costs, cash flow forecasts and client payments Supporting audits, cost assurance and financial compliance processes Helping to resolve commercial issues, variations and disputed costs Working closely with Project Managers, Buyers, Planners and site teams What are we looking for? This role of Quantity Surveyor is great for you if you: Have a qualification in Surveying Have a good understanding of financial data, cost analysis and reporting Have strong Excel and IT skills with excellent numerical ability Have the ability to work collaboratively across project teams 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

We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our regional Construction team based in Waterbeach, Cambridge Location : Waterbeach, Cambridge Contract : Full Time, Permanent - flexible and part-time hours available if desired, just let us know We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the Commercial team . Your day to day will include: Provide commercial input including financial and contractual performance forecasts to the management team. Help ensure that business targets and KPI's are exceeded Preparation of monthly cost / value reports for area, together with review of results and consideration of trends with other contract team members Production of commercial reports together with review of results and consideration of trends with other contract team members Physical measurement of works and agreement of same with client and subcontractors Agreement of certification and payment of subcontractor accounts - monitoring of such accounts against forecasts What are we looking for? This role of Senior Quantity Surveyor is great for you if: Holder of a Full UK Drivers Licence Educated to Degree level, or equivalent experience Experience within a similar role Confident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office in particular Excel 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. 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 . We look forward to seeing your application to

We're looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Kier Design team. In this role you'll manage all aspects of pre-contract and post-contract commercial activities across Kier Design. Within this role, you can enjoy competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy leave, a fantastic, matched pension scheme, a share in the success you help to create by investing in Kier through our Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans and even more Location : Nationwide - remote working with travel to the offices required Hours : 40 hours per week, some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us Salary : £40,000 - £50,000 per annum + £5,000 annual car allowance + benefits We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role. What will you be responsible for? As a Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the Commercial team, supporting the Senior Quantity Surveyor in managing all aspects of pre-contract and post-contract commercial activities across Kier Design. Working independently with other Quantity Surveyor's who are embedded on contract delivering projects, achieving cost savings and providing insightful reporting to Senior Management. You'll also be ensuring commercial controls are in place for all work undertaken. Your day to day will include: Overseeing the safe entry into contracts by following Kier's governance protocols and processes (PLM), which include, but are not limited to: permission to proceed - notification (PTPN), permission to proceed - approval (PTPA), SOTC, SAM, delegated authorities, and the review of main contract documents Managing procurement across the whole of Kier Design Reviewing contract conditions / amendments and providing design teams with guidance on processes / onerous condition Forecasting and reporting in accordance with contractual requirements and the commercial standards Controlling and managing end-of-life (EOL) project costs, ensuring accurate forecasting and compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations are taking place by the operational teams. What are we looking for? This role of Quantity Surveyor, is great for you if: You have experience within a similar role in Construction / term service contracts Can demonstrate contractual awareness - general principles and NEC contracts Hold a good understanding of risk management principles Are able to clearly communicate relevant detail 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

We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Yorkshire Water Framework based in Leeds Location : Leeds, West Yorkshire Hours : 45 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you'll support the delivery of a portfolio of design and build projects on the Yorkshire Water AMP8 Complex Non-Infrastructure Framework. Your responsibilities will be to: Lead commercial and contractual management of projects, identifying and mitigating risk Manage target cost contracts, forecasting, cost/value reporting and final accounts Maximise cash flow, profitability and value through effective change control and procurement Oversee subcontract placement, valuation, payment and financial performance Provide commercial insight and financial updates to clients and senior stakeholders Support and develop junior team members while promoting a positive, inclusive team culture What are we looking for? Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor (or similar) role within construction, civils or utilities Strong NEC contract experience, including Target Cost mechanisms Framework delivery experience (utilities or water sector preferred) Excellent client-facing communicator with strong commercial judgement 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

Job description: Quantity Surveyor Varying Levels North West London (Ideal Locations, Uxbridge, Ruislip, Aylesbury, Reading, around those areas) £65,000 - £75,000 + benefits Youll get a direct path to associate directorship inside 2 years, backed by hands-on mentoring from senior leaders who have done it themselves click apply for full job details

About the role of Quantity Surveyor: Great opportunity for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join the new fit out division of an industry leading contractor. They have an ambitious 5-year plan to reach £250 million in turnover and rival some of the biggest fit-out contractors in the country. They only want to bring people in who are committed to the long-term development of the business and can b click apply for full job details

Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor - Shopfitting (Rastuarant & F&B) 55,000 to 65,000 + Package Lytham St Annes Your new company A well-established North West contractor specialising in shopfitting and fit-out projects for the restaurant, hospitality, and food & beverage sectors . Known for delivering high-quality, tailored fit-outs on time and within budget, the business prides itself on creative solutions, strong client relationships, and a collaborative working culture . Your new role Our client is seeking a Senior Estimator / Quantity Surveyor with strong experience in shopfitting, fit-out, and commercial refurbishment projects . Based in Lytham St Annes , this dual role combines estimating new projects and managing commercial control on live contracts , ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, profitably, and to the highest standard. Responsibilities will include: Preparing detailed cost estimates and tender submissions for shopfitting and fit-out projects in the restaurant and F&B sectors. Pricing materials, labour, subcontract packages, and specialist installations accurately. Managing project cost control , including monthly valuations, forecasts, and final accounts. Liaising with clients, designers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure commercial efficiency. Supporting contract administration , risk management, and value engineering initiatives. Identifying opportunities for cost savings and improved profitability. Contributing to business development through accurate tender submissions and market insights . Mentoring junior QS/estimating staff where required. What you will need to succeed: Proven experience as an Estimator, Quantity Surveyor, or dual Estimator/QS in the shopfitting, fit-out, or commercial refurbishment sector . Strong estimating and pricing skills specific to restaurant, retail, or F&B projects . Knowledge of JCT contracts , commercial management, and contract administration. Excellent negotiation, communication, and analytical skills . Ability to manage multiple projects to tight deadlines. Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management , or equivalent experience. Proficient in Microsoft Excel , estimating software, and project management tools. What you get in return: Salary: 55,000 - 65,000 (DOE) + comprehensive benefits package. Opportunity to work with a respected and growing contractor with a strong regional presence. Collaborative, supportive, and people-focused culture with real career progression opportunities. Exposure to exciting and diverse shopfitting projects for leading restaurants, bars, and food & beverage brands . Modern offices in Lytham St Annes with excellent transport links. Commitment to continuous professional development and internal promotion. Apply: If you're interested in this opportunity, then please get in touch today with our Commercial Specialist, Mark Harris. Building Careers UK specialises in Construction and Property recruitment and serves as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic. Please Note: Due to high volume of applicants, only those shortlisted will be contacted. INDCOM

Your new company You'll be joining a leading organisation working on a major infrastructure project near the Reading area. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-profile scheme on a 12-month contract basis. Your new role As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial aspects of the project click apply for full job details

Your new company S/E London-based housebuilder. The current pipeline includes major regeneration projects, smaller mixed-use schemes, and several private builds - Projects range from 15 to 120 units. The company stands out for its established long-term partnerships with housing associations and, in turn, strong pipeline of work click apply for full job details

Assistant Quantity Surveyor - Fast Paced Retail & Fit-Out Location: Croydon or London Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + benefits If you enjoy working at pace and want to step up your responsibility, this is a role that will keep you moving. You'll be part of a retail and commercial fit-out team delivering high-volume projects for major supermarkets, coffee shops, and restaurants click apply for full job details

The Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor (Heavy Civils/Construction/MEP) oversees and manages the sub-contract management aspects of a section of the project from initiation to close-out. Hybrid working. Central London, or other sites available. Key Responsibilities: Ensure contractual terms and conditions for suppliers and sub- contractors are administered click apply for full job details

Assistant Quantity Surveyor Greater Manchester £35,000 - £40,000 + Company Car + Fuel Card We're working with a growing construction and consultancy business that delivers a broad range of exciting projects across the retail, education, sports, commercial, and civils sectors click apply for full job details

We are working with a leading civil engineering contractor delivering complex, high-value projects across London. With a strong pipeline of concrete and substructure works, they are seeking an experienced Managing Quantity Surveyor with a proven background in concrete structures and cut & carve construction to lead commercial delivery across multiple projects click apply for full job details