Pre Construction Managing Quantity Surveyor

We're looking for a Pre Construction Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our North East business in Hebburn.

Location: Hebburn, Opportunity for some home working.

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

What will you be responsible for?

As Pre Construction Managing Quantity Surveyor, you will take a key role adding value at tender stage and through to project conversion across projects that can vary from £10M - £100M in value.

Your day to day will include:

• Work closely with bid and pre-con teams providing cost advice and feasibility studies, working with internal and external stakeholders to advise on budget and identify any financial constraints or opportunities that can influence conversion of project tenders.
• Advise on procurement routes and strategies, in line with project information ensuring all cost implications are considered and aligning the commercial plan with the client goals and Kier commercial standards.
• Oversee preparation of initial cost estimates and conduct value engineering exercises to ensure design aligns with the budget.
• Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate said risks, contributing to the overall cost management plan.
• Produce Cost Plans for each bid to determine overall affordability and track any changes.
• Review cost checks against the evolving design, ensure cost-effectiveness of design, ensure any changes in the design are financially evaluated and built into the cost plan. Coordinate with project stakeholders to maintain budgetary control.
• Provide detailed cost information and support the preparation of tender documents.
• Conduct pre-tender estimates, advise on contract selection, and ensure the design is fully cost-checked for viability.
• Shortlist bidders for the construction packages, normalize tenders to ensure consistency.

What are we looking for?

This role of Pre Con Managing Quantity Surveyor is great for you if:

• You hold a relevant academic qualification – Degree / HND or Equivalent in Quantity Surveying.
• Can demonstrate experience working through all stages of high value 2 stage D&B tenders.
• You have the ability to manage your own workload whilst overseeing others.
• Comfortable collating information and reporting upline to Senior Leadership.

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.