Quantity Surveyor

Our client is a leading multidisciplinary construction and design consultancy, working extensively with local authorities, housing associations, and healthcare estates across the UK. Working extensively with public‑sector bodies, housing providers, and regulated environments, they are recognised for delivering compliance and life safety solutions at a national scale. Our client is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team based in Birmingham. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing cost, risk, and commercial performance, working closely with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors.

Key responsibilities

• Commercial management of projects from pre‑contract through to final account
• Preparation and control of budgets, forecasts, cost plans, and cash flow
• Contract administration, including valuations, variations, change control, and final accounts
• Management of subcontractor procurement, applications, and payments
• Support tender pricing and bid submissions for new projects and frameworks
• Monthly cost/value reconciliation and commercial reporting
• Collaboration with the project and delivery teams to manage risk and maximise value
• Ensuring compliance with NEC and/or JCT contracts, particularly within public‑sector frameworks
• Supporting dispute avoidance and commercial resolution when required

Candidate requirements

• Degree‑qualified in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline
• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveyor role within construction, M&E, or specialist contracting
• Strong understanding of cost control, contract administration, and commercial reporting
• Experience working on public‑sector or regulated construction projects
• Working knowledge of NEC and/or JCT contracts
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• RICS or CIOB membership, or working towards (desirable)

What our client is offering

• Competitive salary: £60k – £85k, depending on experience
• Bonus: up to 50% of your base salary based on revenue and division success
• Unlimited holidays based on performance
• Bupa private healthcare for you and your family
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile, life‑safety‑critical projects
• Exposure to technically complex and innovative engineering solutions
• An inclusive, forward‑thinking company culture with clear development opportunities

If you\’re looking to shape safer buildings through commercial excellence with a well‑established specialist construction consultancy, send across a copy of your CV or get in touch for a confidential chat.