Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Birmingham • £58,000 per annum, plus additional benefits

Are you a talented Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a role on high‑profile infrastructure projects? We’re looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join a leading company, delivering multi‑disciplinary light rail and civil engineering projects across the Midlands.

You’ll play a key part in managing the commercial function across a portfolio of projects, from inception to final account, ensuring profitability, efficiency, and compliance at every stage. Working alongside the Commercial Manager, you’ll lead and mentor the commercial team while driving best practice in cost control, reporting, and contract management.

• Health Cashplan – Including cover for children
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance, including digital GP
• Competitive salary package with excellent benefits
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive working environment where your contribution matters
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile, transformational infrastructure projects
• 26 days leave, plus bank holidays

• Lead and manage the commercial teams across allocated projects
• Provide commercial and contractual support throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and reporting to ensure profitability and cost control
• Drive awareness of risk, opportunity, and contractual obligations across teams
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor management, and supply chain relationships
• Ensure timely and accurate commercial reporting, valuations, and final accounts
• Support negotiation and resolution of contractual disputes

You’ll have a strong background in commercial management within the construction or engineering sector, ideally on large‑scale civils or infrastructure projects. You’ll be confident in managing budgets, and handling complex contractual matters.

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a QS on major projects
• Proven track record in cost management, forecasting, and reporting
• Hands‑on experience with procurement and supply chain management
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office

• Preferred but not essential - Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (RICS or CIOB accredited preferred)