Senior Quantity Surveyor (Rickmansworth)

Join Our Team as a Senior Quantity Surveyor! Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're on the lookout for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team at Thames Water - Maple Lodge STW in beautiful Rickmansworth.
Location & Hours Location: Maple Lodge STW, Rickmansworth
Hours: Full-time with some flexibility available-just let us know what works for you!
Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your Role This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major water infrastructure upgrade project! You'll support and deputize for the Commercial Manager, leading the day-to-day commercial management of key packages. Your expertise will ensure robust cost control, effective supply chain management, and accurate reporting.
Key Responsibilities As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:
Manage the commercial and financial aspects of allocated works packages, ensuring compliance with contract terms and internal governance.
Prepare and maintain detailed cost forecasts, cash flow projections, and variance analyses with timely reporting.
Lead change management processes, including valuation, justification, and agreement of variations.
Oversee procurement and administration of subcontract packages from tender enquiry to final account settlement.
Provide guidance and technical support to Quantity Surveyors and Assistant QSs, reviewing their outputs and aiding their development.

Have proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or a strong Quantity Surveyor on major civil engineering, process, or water infrastructure projects.
Possess a solid understanding of contract management and change control.
Can demonstrate experience managing subcontract packages through the full commercial lifecycle.
Are highly competent in CVRs, cost forecasting, financial reporting, and commercial governance.
Have excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to mentor junior commercial staff.

At Kier, we value potential! If you don't meet every requirement but believe you can contribute, we encourage you to apply and have a conversation with us.
Rewards and Benefits We're proud to offer a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Join us and discover the perks that come with being part of our team!
Diversity and Inclusion Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace is a top priority for us. We're committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of all our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We can't wait to see your application! Join us at Kier and be part of something great. #joinkier #LI-CH1