Senior Quantity Surveyor in Birmingham

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What We Do

We specialise in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and large‑scale district heating solutions and have experience successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout the UK & Europe.

Team Overview

The Commercial department is central to ensuring the financial viability and contractual success of our projects. Responsible for cost management, procurement, valuations, and contract administration, the team works closely with project managers, quantity surveyors, and clients to monitor budgets, mitigate risk, and maximise value throughout the project lifecycle. Their expertise ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with contractual obligations — safeguarding both client satisfaction and company profitability.

Role Overview

We are hiring for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to specialise within the Decarbonisation sector. On our Projects within the Decarbonisation Sector, we assume role of the Main Contractor, meaning we have control of all elements of the build; Civils, Construction, Building Fabric, Solar, M&E etc.

What You’ll be Doing

• Be responsible for securing the successful financial delivery of projects by controlling costs, progressing monthly valuations, and managing variations and change orders.
• Liaise with contracts, estimating and pre‑construction teams to obtain full understanding of each project scope.
• Review and set out project package allowances prior to handover for tendering of works by operations team.
• Engage sub‑contractors, handle negotiations, prepare sub‑contract documents.
• Review and interrogate new and existing contracts, orders, and suppliers to ensure associated terms and conditions are relevant and acceptable.
• Track & maintain monthly job performance reporting and feedback the same to Lead QS.
• Prepare on‑time monthly valuations following site measurements and work‑in‑progress reviews and follow up to make sure that payments are received on time as per the agreed contract conditions.
• Vette and process monthly subcontractor payments.
• Attend monthly commercial meetings to provide update on any ongoing contract specific negotiations and overall job performance.
• Assist in the commercial activities of the business and provide support/advice in this regard to the Projects Managers as required.
• Attend sites as required (England primarily, but may extend to Wales, Scotland or Ireland – dependant on workload and project awards).

What You Need to Have

• Third level qualification in a Surveying or Cost Engineering discipline or can demonstrate an equivalent level of experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar Commercial role.
• Commercially astute and ambitious.
• Strong contractual knowledge of both JCT and NEC Forms of Contract.
• High standard of organisational and time management skills.
• High level of IT literacy, especially in Microsoft Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication & negotiation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Current UK Driving License.

Employee Benefits

• Full in‑house training and career development opportunities.
• Health cash plan.
• Free annual health check during working hours.
• 30 days annual leave increasing in line with length of service.
• Social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Health and Wellbeing committee.
• Secure, free onsite parking.
• Free Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea, and Fruit provided daily.
• Friendly and supportive working environment in state‑of‑the‑art facilities.

Join our growing team in this exciting and challenging role, send your CV and covering letter by clicking the “Apply now” link below. Alternative Heat is an equal opportunities employer.