Senior Quantity Surveyor; Infrastructure

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Infrastructure) – Gleeds

Location:

Birmingham area (Mixture of local office, home and client sites) |

Employment type:

Permanent | Full time with flexible working and core hours

Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. We work across infrastructure projects worldwide, including Renewables, Technology, Transport and Utilities, with a focus on delivering sustainable, high-quality outcomes for communities and economies.

• Cost Management & Reporting – Overseeing budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring financial accuracy.
• Contract Administration – Managing NEC contracts, handling valuations and payments.
• Procurement & Supplier Engagement – Supporting tendering processes and ensuring value for money.
• Commercial Assurance – Auditing projects, verifying estimates, and reviewing financial compliance.
• Risk & Change Management – Identifying financial risks and managing compensation events.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Working closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Software & Systems Expertise – Using tools like PRISM, CEMAR, Costx, and Viewpoint.
• Main & Subcontractor Management – Overseeing project finances and ensuring compliance.

• You will be HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or another relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.
• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management in the UK infrastructure sector.
• Pre and post contract experience.
• Understanding and experience with managing NEC3/4 contracts.
• A passion for infrastructure, sustainability and delivering great work.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships quickly with colleagues and clients.

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications.
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry.
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary with regular reviews.
• Employee Assistance Programme to support health and well-being.
• Global travel scholarship programme for international experience.
• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Support from central teams and a culture recognised as a gold standard investor in people.

Gleeds is a world-renowned property and construction consultancy with a diverse, supportive culture. With over 75 offices globally, we offer opportunities to work on impactful projects while developing a trusted, long-term career.

Our values:
Professionalism with personality;
Excellence with humility;
Innovation with agility. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other status. We support flexible working arrangements to suit individuals. Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.