Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Birmingham (Site Based)
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Role Overview

The Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial and cost management support across demolition, ground remediation and earthworks projects from tender stage through to final account.

This includes cost planning, procurement, subcontract management, valuations and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered within budget and in line with contractual requirements.

The role plays a key part in protecting commercial interests, managing risk and supporting successful project delivery. The Quantity Surveyor will work closely with operational and estimating teams to ensure smooth handover from tender to delivery.

Key Skills & Behaviours

Good written and verbal communication skills

Strong commercial awareness and financial management ability

Proactive problem-solver with the ability to show initiative

Strong PC skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook

Good understanding of contracts and construction law

Strong customer-facing and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Enthusiastic and decisive, able to work independently or as part of a team

Effective workload management and ability to meet deadlines

Strong record-keeping and reporting skills

Direct experience within demolition, ground remediation, earthworks or related construction sectors

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist with cost planning and commercial input during tender stage

Prepare and manage project budgets and cost forecasts

Produce and submit interim valuations and applications for payment

Measure works and prepare Bills of Quantities where required

Procure subcontract packages and manage subcontractor accounts

Analyse subcontract quotations and ensure scope completeness

Negotiate subcontract terms and final accounts

Identify and manage variations, change control and cost recovery

Monitor project costs and report on financial performance

Attend site meetings and liaise with operational teams

Support risk management and contractual compliance

Manage and respond to commercial queries

Maintain accurate records to ensure smooth final account settlement

What We Offer

Long-term, stable role

Involvement in technically challenging demolition, remediation and earthworks projects

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Exposure to a wide range of project values and contract types

Clear opportunity for career development and progression