Quantity Surveyor in Reading

Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as a Quantity Surveyor!\n

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We’re excited to invite a passionate Quantity Surveyor to join our Kier Places – Building Solutions South team, based in the vibrant locations of Salisbury, Basingstoke, or Southampton.

About the Role\n

This is not just any job; it’s an opportunity to work on secured environments projects with a key client, delivering high-quality construction projects valued between £5m - £15m. You’ll collaborate with our experienced team to ensure commercial success and foster strong client relationships.

Your Responsibilities\n

As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a crucial role in our Building Solutions South team. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

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• Managing project finances to maximize gross margin and support budgeted profitability.

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• Tendering, evaluating, and appointing subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.

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• Measuring, valuing, and agreeing work to support invoicing and payments.

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• Identifying and negotiating contract variations with clients and the supply chain.

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• Producing monthly commercial reports and accurate cost forecasts.

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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.

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• You hold a relevant qualification (degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying is desirable).

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• You possess strong communication skills and enjoy building relationships with diverse teams.

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• You are organized, detail-focused, and thrive in collaborative environments.

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• You’re comfortable using IT packages, including Microsoft Office, and are eager to continue your professional development.

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Working Conditions\n

This position requires a commitment of 40 hours a week. Please note that we are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Rewards and Benefits\n

At Kier, we believe in rewarding our brilliant people with a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Explore the exciting benefits we offer!

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We are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employees play a vital role in shaping our and initiatives, and we are proud of the progress we’ve made. As a Confident employer, we ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview.

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Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We treat applicants with convictions on a case-by-case basis and do not discriminate based on conviction history.

Ready to Join Us?\n

We can’t wait to see your application! Take the next step in your career and #joinkier today!