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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job in West Midlands, Birmingham, West Midlands, B1, England, UK
Listing for: Ipsum
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-09
Job specializations:
  • Management
    Financial Manager
  • Construction
    Procurement / Purchasing, Financial Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 90000 GBP Yearly GBP 60000.00 90000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Location: West Midlands

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location:

Predominately Midlands (Nationwide Travel required)

Employment type:

Full Time, Permanent.

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm.

What’s in it for you
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
  • Group Personal Pension Plan
  • Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
  • 24/7 access to a virtual GP? and Mental health support & counselling services?
  • Cycle to Work scheme?
  • Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more?!
  • Life assurance cover?
  • Long service recognition?
  • Enhanced Maternity Pay
  • Paid volunteering opportunities in your community?
About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our growing Commercial team.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will manage the commercial performance of assigned projects and work streams, ensuring robust financial governance, accurate forecasting and effective commercial controls. Acting as the primary commercial contact for your business area, you'll support operational teams, manage commercial risk and influence project outcomes while leading and developing commercial colleagues.

This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of significant commercial activities while supporting the continued development of the wider commercial function.

As a Senior Quantity Suveyor you will
  • Managing the commercial performance of assigned projects and work streams.
  • Leading tender pricing, contract reviews and commercial risk management activities.
  • Reviewing tender cashflow forecasts and pricing assumptions.
  • Leading CVR reviews and challenging cost-to-complete forecasts.
  • Providing commercial insight into management accounts and reforecasting processes.
  • Managing WIP performance, applications for payment and final accounts.
  • Supporting local cashflow strategies and commercial governance.
  • Acting as an escalation point for contract administration issues.
  • Managing and improving subcontractor performance and commercial processes.
  • Providing commercial support and challenge to operational teams.
  • Coaching, mentoring and managing commercial colleagues.
  • Supporting continuous improvement and commercial best practice initiatives.
About you

Ideally, you'll have experience in a Senior Quantity Surveyor or similar commercial role, with strong knowledge of NEC, JCT and/or FIDIC contracts and experience managing the commercial lifecycle of projects. You'll be confident leading CVRs, WIP management, forecasting and change control, while managing commercial risk, influencing stakeholders and supporting the development of other commercial team members. A relevant degree qualification is required, with RICS or ICES membership desirable.

Our commitment to Equal Opportunities

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Position Requirements

10+ Years work experience
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