Senior Quantity Surveyor

<div class="earcu_posdescriptionContainer"><div class="earcu_posdescription"><div class="earcu_posdescriptionnote"><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor<span style="color: rgb(224, 62, 45);"> </span>to join our Yorkshire Water Framework<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> based in Leeds</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Location</strong>: Leeds, West Yorkshire</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Hours</strong>: 45 hours per week – some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>What will you be responsible for?</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">As a Senior Quantity Surveyor you'll support the delivery of a portfolio of design and build projects on the Yorkshire Water AMP8 Complex Non-Infrastructure Framework.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Your responsibilities will be to:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" data-start="904" data-end="995"> <p data-start="906" data-end="995"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Lead commercial and contractual management of projects, identifying and mitigating risk</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" data-start="996" data-end="1082"> <p data-start="998" data-end="1082"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Manage target cost contracts, forecasting, cost/value reporting and final accounts</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" data-start="1083" data-end="1179"> <p data-start="1085" data-end="1179"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Maximise cash flow, profitability and value through effective change control and procurement</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" data-start="1180" data-end="1259"> <p data-start="1182" data-end="1259"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Oversee subcontract placement, valuation, payment and financial performance</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" data-start="1260" data-end="1347"> <p data-start="1262" data-end="1347"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Provide commercial insight and financial updates to clients and senior stakeholders</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" data-start="1348" data-end="1442"> <p data-start="1350" data-end="1442"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Support and develop junior team members while promoting a positive, inclusive team culture</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>What are we looking for?</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" data-start="1473" data-end="1583"> <p data-start="1475" data-end="1583"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Proven experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor (or similar) role within construction, civils or utilities</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" data-start="1584" data-end="1652"> <p data-start="1586" data-end="1652"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Strong NEC contract experience, including Target Cost mechanisms</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" data-start="1653" data-end="1724"> <p data-start="1655" data-end="1724"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Framework delivery experience (utilities or water sector preferred)</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;" data-start="1725" data-end="1798"> <p data-start="1727" data-end="1798"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Excellent client-facing communicator with strong commercial judgement</span></p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">If you would like to explore more about the incredible growth and scale of our water business, dive into our diverse project portfolios, and uncover both current and future career opportunities. <a href="https://jobs.kier.co.uk/water-jobs" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 123, 134); text-decoration: underline;">You can see more information about our water business here.</span></span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">There's never been a better time to get involved, register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us!</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Rewards and benefits</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. <a href="https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 123, 134); text-decoration: underline;">You can see more information of benefits here.</span></span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong> </strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Diversity and inclusion</strong></span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">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. <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://jobs.kier.co.uk/diversity/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 123, 134); text-decoration: underline;">You can see our D&I action plan here</span></a></span>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier</span></p></div></div></div>