Senior Quantity Surveyor – Leading Contractor

Company: Kier Group
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Job Description We’re looking for three Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our KierBAM team based in Plymouth – Devonport Royal Dockyard. Due to the sensitive nature of the site, BPSS security clearance is required. Candidates must hold a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. KierBAM is a Joint Venture partnership between Kier and BAM Nuttall, currently delivering an exciting redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site in Plymouth. We’re seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team and play a crucial role in managing all contractual and financial aspects of this significant construction project. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be working within the KierBAM team, supporting them in delivering this important Royal Navy redevelopment project. Preparing detailed cost estimates, budgets and financial reports whilst conducting cost planning and control throughout the project lifecycle Reviewing and negotiating contracts, subcontracts and variations, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards Managing procurement processes, evaluating supplier bids and preparing interim and final payment applications Monitoring project progress, forecasting final costs and identifying potential financial risks Collaborating with clients, architects, engineers and contractors whilst mentoring junior team members This role of Senior Quantity Surveyor is great for you if: You hold a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or Civil Engineering, with professional accreditation such as RICS or CIOB preferred You have at least 5 years’ experience in quantity surveying within construction or infrastructure projects, ideally within the nuclear or defence sectors You possess strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement methods and cost control techniques, with proficiency in quantity surveying software You’re able to meet eligibility criteria including holding a passport from a NATO or MISWG member country and having resided in the UK for the past 5 years for security clearance purposes Diversity and inclusion 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. 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. Due to the nature of this role and the nature of the work at this site, you will be required to complete a Government Security Check (SC) Clearance, which takes place during/before your employment, and is conducted by the Cabinet Office’s United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) agency who set out a pre-requisite criteria including residency history. Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%, Life Assurance, Enhanced Family Friendly Policies, Discounts on go-to brands, Free Heath and wellbeing services, Training and development schemes, Electric Vehicle Leasing, Paid volunteering leave….

Posted: May 30th, 2026