Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

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

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

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

• 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, perform other tasks within capabilities with appropriate training and support

• Professionally qualified with at least 3 years post-qualification experience or 5 years relevant 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, Plan Swift)
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Experience in a similar role, preferably in the Nuclear or Defence sectors

• 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

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise  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. BAM is committed to inclusive recruitment and onboarding processes.

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Zainab Rubbani, Recruiter, BAM UK & Ireland (Infrastructure), Email:  If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please speak with a member of our team, and we will support you.