Construction Cost Control Specialist

12 hours ago


Gloucester, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Kier Group Full time
Job Overview:

Kier Group is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Transportation team in Gloucester. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the Commercial function within the Roadworks teams, working on the A417 missing link road project.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantity surveying, with experience working on major projects and for tier 1 Contractors. You will also have excellent communication and negotiation skills, able to work effectively with the sub-contractor supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Assist with the control of costs, maximising value, minimising future liabilities, and maintaining the required standard of quality and safety on a range of contracts
  2. Provide commercial expertise to contracts, including production and submission of valuations, claims, budget monitoring, and contract/workstream performance data
  3. Negotiate with sub-contractor supply chain to achieve best value

Requirements:

  • Relevant degree or HNC qualifications
  • Experience working as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in the Construction/Highways Industry
  • Experience working on major projects and for tier 1 Contractors
  • Strong commercial expertise and negotiation skills

Estimated Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 per annum



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