Quantity Surveyor in Newcastle upon Tyne
Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Quantity Surveyor!\n
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a passionate Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic Kier Design team. This role offers the flexibility of nationwide/agile working with travel as necessary. If you’re eager to contribute to commercial excellence, we want to hear from you!
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Nationwide/agile working plus travel as necessary
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40 hours per week - with some flexibility available. Just let us know your preferences when you speak to us!
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Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.
Your Role\n
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of commercial excellence across Kier Design. Working closely with the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll manage all aspects of commercial activity, including:
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- Leading subcontractor procurement activities, from tendering to evaluation and appointment.
- Supporting contract administration and change control processes, collaborating with Project Leads to manage commercial risks and opportunities.
- Providing accurate forecasting and reporting, preparing client applications for payment, and effectively managing work in progress.
- Ensuring safe entry into contracts through PLM governance and compliance with commercial standards.
- Enhancing team efficiency by monitoring utilization, supporting bid and tender activities, and building strong inter-team relationships.
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What We’re Looking For\n
This role is perfect for you if:
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- You have experience in a similar Quantity Surveying role within construction, consultancy, design, or term-service environments.
- You possess strong contractual awareness, including NEC and general commercial principles, with proven experience in subcontract procurement and management.
- You’re confident in preparing client applications, forecasting, cost reporting, and managing change control processes.
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, are detail-oriented, and can work independently across multiple projects.
- You’re a collaborative problem-solver with strong time management skills, commercial judgment, and a commitment to our values.
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Rewards and Benefits\n
We’re proud to offer our amazing team a variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Join us and enjoy:
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- Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
- Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment.
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Diversity and \n
At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re proud of the steps we’ve taken, but we know there’s always more to do. Our employees play a crucial role in shaping our diversity and initiatives, and we value their experiences in guiding our policies.
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As a Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
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Due to the nature of this role, a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check will be required. We treat applicants with convictions on a case-by-case basis and do not discriminate based on conviction history.
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We can’t wait to see your application! Join us and be part of something great at Kier.