Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Overview

Jobs for Humanity, in collaboration with Kier, is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Thames Water Framework team working on the Maple Lodge STW (Sewerage Water) upgrade project. The role is based at Maple Lodge STW and offers remote working with at least three days of on‑site visits per week. Working 45 hours per week (flexible options available), the Senior Quantity Surveyor will support and deputise for the Commercial Manager, leading the day‑to‑day commercial management of key packages and ensuring robust cost control and reporting throughout the £200 million+ project.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will:

• Manage the commercial and financial aspects of allocated work packages, ensuring adherence to contract terms and internal governance.
• Prepare and maintain detailed cost forecasts, cash‑flow projections and variance analyses to support robust financial reporting.
• Lead change‑management processes, including valuation, justification and agreement of variations.
• Manage procurement and administration of subcontract packages from tenders through to final account settlement.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to Quantity Surveyors and Assistant QSs, supporting their professional development.

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or a strong Quantity Surveyor on major civil engineering, process or water infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of contract management and change‑control processes.
• Competence in cost forecasting, financial reporting and commercial governance.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Enjoys mentoring others and providing commercial leadership.
• Transferable skills are welcomed if the candidate does not tick every box.

We do not offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Kier offers a wide variety of benefits that employees can tailor to their needs.

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