Quantity Surveyor in Salford

Kier Construction is excited to announce a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our dynamic team in Manchester. If you have a passion for precision, cost management, and delivering exceptional construction projects, this role is perfect for you. You will be specifically aligned with a high-value leisure project, offering a unique and rewarding challenge.

Location: Manchester, England

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

As a Quantity Surveyor at Kier Construction, you will be instrumental in managing and optimising project costs from inception to completion. Your role will ensure value for money while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

What might your duties include?

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and cost plans 
• Conduct feasibility studies to estimate materials, time, and labour costs.
• Manage procurement processes, including tender preparation and evaluation.
• Monitor and control project finances, managing variations and preparing detailed financial reports.
• Conduct risk, value management, and cost control exercises.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with clients, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure the project's success.
• Provide support and guidance to junior team members as required.

What We Are Looking For

This role is ideal for you if:

• You hold a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field.
• You have experience as a quantity surveyor, preferably within a main contracting environment.
• You possess strong knowledge of construction processes, contract law, and industry regulations.
• You have a proven track record in cost planning, budget management, and financial reporting.
• You are proficient in using industry-specific software and tools.
• You have excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• You are detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Apply today to become part of our dedicated and professional team!

Rewards and benefits
We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs.

You can see more information of benefits here

Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.

You can see our D&I action plan here

We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier

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