Quantity Surveyor

May 19, 2020 | Comments Off on Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Leeds/Hatton - travel required

Division: Infrastructure

Closing Date: Tuesday 2nd June

At Kier, every project we deliver is an opportunity for us to bring our unique thinking to solve problems, innovate and collaborate with our clients and beyond.

We now have an excellent opportunity for you to help us deliver by joining our Canal and River Trust contract as a Quantity Surveyor

The Role:

  • Manage the commercial resources of the assigned project (or section) to maximise planned gross margin through the placement and control of contracts and subcontracts
  • Provide commercial expertise to contracts, to include the production and submission of valuations, claims, budget monitoring, and contract/workstream performance data
  • Assess, review and mitigate commercial and contractual risks and implement Kier Group's policies for risk management
  • Support the authorisation and submission of project variations. To authorise the placement of contracts, subcontracts, material and plant orders
  • Maximise cash flow through the control, measurement (including quality) and valuation of work, and the invoicing of customers and payment of suppliers
  • Value work executed by sub-contractors and certify interim and final payments.

  • Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • Holds the relevant qualifications (Degree or HNC in Quantity Surveying Desirable)
  • Experience within a similar role
  • Understanding of NEC suite of contracts or similar
  • Confident IT skills, proficient in the use of MS Office, in particular Excel
  • Demonstrates excellent communication, organisation and time management skills
  • In exchange for your talent we offer a competitive salary and market leading benefits package including:

  • Free Life Assurance
  • 26 Days Annual Leave
  • Access to a range of attractive Flexible benefit options to tailor your package to suit your lifestyles
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to Kier Rewards, our exclusive Discount shopping Site with deals available at over 800 retailers
  • About Kier:

    Make the journey. Leave a legacy.

    Kier Group has long believed that we all have the potential to shape our world - and leave a lasting legacy. So bring your talent and ambition to our team and you'll be given the scope and opportunity to achieve just that - investing in your own future, building your expertise and contributing to a diverse culture that's helping shape the world of tomorrow.

    Kier is an inclusive employer.

    Let's shape your world together.

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