Quantity Surveyor

We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Environment Agency Collaborative Delivery Framework team based in Kenwith., This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in managing the cost, value and contractual arrangements for Kier associated with delivery of the Environment Agency Collaborative Delivery Framework. You'll be working in a collaborative environment where your expertise will help shape project outcomes and build lasting relationships with clients and stakeholders.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you'll be working within the Environment Agency Collaborative Delivery Framework team, supporting them in delivering cost-effective and high-quality civil engineering projects. Your day to day will include:

-Preparing project budgets, developing cost plans, and managing applications for payment, CVR and forecasting

-Managing the procurement process, including preparing tender documents, evaluating bids, and helping select contractors and subcontractors

-Negotiating contract terms to ensure they are favourable, equitable and protect Kier from commercial risk

-Managing large and complex subcontractor packages, including assessing submissions, valuing completed work and arranging payments

-Identifying and assessing the impact of changes and compensation events, including producing contractual notifications

You have excellent numeracy and financial management skills with a strong understanding of cost control processes

-You have experience with standard forms of contracts, particularly NEC4 forms

-You understand commercial risk and how to manage and notify this as part of commercial management

-You have strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage client expectations effectively

-You're a team player who's prepared to get stuck in to support projects and colleagues, with proficiency in MS Excel and standard office applications