Senior Quantity Surveyor

Building a sustainable tomorrow

KierBAM are a Joint Venture (JV) partnership between Kier and BAM UK & Ireland - BAM UK & Ireland's infrastructure segment is currently delivering the redevelopment project at a Royal Navy site located in Plymouth and we are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor.

The Senior QS plays a crucial role in managing all aspects of the contractual and financial side of construction projects. This role involves preparing cost estimates, managing budgets, negotiating contracts, and ensuring projects are completed within budget and according to specifications.

Due to the site being a high-security military naval base, additional security checks will be required – a BPSS level of security clearance is necessary. These checks can take up to 8 weeks to process. Only candidates holding EU, NATO, 5 Eyes, or MISWG member passports and who have been UK residents for the last 5 years can be considered for this role.

Your team

• Location: Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth
• Contract: Permanent, 42.5 hours a week

Making Possible

In this role, you will be working in a live MOD facility. Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets for construction projects
• Conduct cost planning and control throughout the project lifecycle
• Review and negotiate contracts, subcontracts, and variations
• Manage procurement processes and evaluate supplier and subcontractor bids
• Monitor project progress and forecast final costs, identifying potential financial risks
• Prepare interim and final payment applications and valuations
• Liaise with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, and suppliers
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and company standards
• Prepare financial reports, cost analysis, and documentation for project stakeholders
• Mentor and guide junior quantity surveyors and other team members
• Assist in dispute resolution related to costs and contractual issues
• From time to time, you may be required by the Company to perform other tasks, which are not included in the above description, but are within your capabilities and, where necessary, training, and full support will be given

What do you bring to the role?

Essential:

• Professionally qualified operator with at least 3 years post professional qualification relevant experience or 5 years experience
• Academic Qualifications - Quantity Surveying (HNC, BSc, MSc)
• CSCS - White PQP/AQP
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
• Professional accreditation (e.g., RICS, CIOB) preferred
• Extensive experience (typically 5+ years) in quantity surveying within construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, procurement methods, and cost control techniques
• Proficient in quantity surveying software (e.g., CostX, QS Suite, PlanSwift)
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable:

• Experience of similar role, preferred in relevant sector (ie Nuclear and Defence)

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Zainab Rubbani, Recruiter, BAM UK & Ireland (Infrastructure), Email: zainab.rubbani@bam.com

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.