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We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Water Framework team based on our Horton-Cum-Studley WTW and Thame WTW sites in Oxfordshire. Location: Horton-Cum-Studley and Thame Oxfordshire Hours: 45 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. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within our commercial team on an exciting Water Framework project. You'll play a key role in assisting with the commercial management during the construction phase, ensuring successful delivery while working collaboratively with the wider team. What will you be responsible for? As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the commercial team, supporting them in delivering commercial excellence on Water Framework projects. Your day to day will include: Ensuring compliance with procurement strategies, including managing subcontract inquiries and tender reviews Managing valuations, project cashflows, and turnover forecasts with monthly cost reports Providing legal and contractual advice on orders, changes, and subcontractor administration Driving commercial initiatives and producing margin improvement plans to maximize opportunities Leading and supporting junior staff, ensuring workload targets and deadlines are successfully met What are we looking for? This role of Senior Quantity Surveyor is great for you if: You hold a relevant academic qualification in a Construction related degree You hold a Full driving licence You have prior experience working in a commercial role for a contractor, ideally with MEP exposure You have experience working with a variety of contract forms You have the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team 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

Join a high-performing commercial team delivering complex, secure, large-scale engineering projects where your MEP expertise will directly influence cost, quality and delivery outcomes. Purpose & Scope of the Role As an MEP Specialist Quantity Surveyor, you will lead the commercial management of mechanical, electrical and plumbing packages across a major Critical National Infrastructure project. From pre-construction cost planning through tender evaluation and contractor selection, to post-contract delivery and final account, you will ensure robust cost control, value optimisation and contractual compliance across the full project lifecycle. Your Impact in this position You will drive informed decision-making through accurate cost forecasting, commercial insight and value engineering. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients and contractors, you will help deliver technically complex works on time and within budget, while maintaining the highest standards expected in a secure project environment. Core Capabilities Commercial Management of MEP Packages : Oversee cost planning, procurement and financial control from inception to completion. Manage valuations, variations and final accounts with precision Cost Planning & Analysis : Develop detailed estimates, budgets and cash flow forecasts. Apply data-led insights to optimise cost and programme outcomes Procurement & Tendering : Lead tender processes, evaluate subcontractor returns and support contractor selection. Ensure commercially sound and compliant procurement strategies Stakeholder Collaboration : Build effective relationships with clients, consultants and delivery teams. Communicate complex commercial matters clearly and confidently Contractual & Technical Expertise : Apply strong knowledge of NEC, JCT or similar contracts. Integrate MEP technical understanding into commercial decision-making Skills, Experience & Qualifications Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, with proven experience delivering MEP packages on complex construction projects. Strong working knowledge of CostX and Excel is essential, alongside excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills. Experience within secure or highly regulated environments is advantageous. RICS membership (or working towards) is desirable. Candidates must be sole UK nationals, aged 21 or over, and able to obtain and maintain DV-level security clearance. Working Environment This is a site-based role in North West London within a secure project environment. The position operates on a four-day working week, with minimum of three days on-site. There is potential for the fourth day to be worked remotely, subject to project requirements and security constraints. About Tetra Tech Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity. We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients' most complex problems. In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role day role