Client Side Chartered Quantity Surveyor

Joshua Robert Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Chartered Quantity Surveyor in Birmingham. This hybrid role involves managing project costs across a diverse property portfolio and leading a team. Candidates should have RICS accreditation and 3+ years of experience. The position offers competitive salary, annual bonus, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Annual bonus up to 30%

Flexible working model

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Chartered status with RICS accreditation.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying.
• Fit-out, retail, or multi-site project experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Building Services Account Control team.
• Manage project costs and budgeting, up to £90m.
• Oversee performance of third-party QS firms.
• Drive tendering and procurement activity.
• Maintain and report on cost performance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

Job description

Chartered Quantity Surveyor (Building Cost Manager) Location: Hybrid (Office, Site & Home) | Contract: Full-time | Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Are you a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with a passion for delivering expert, data-driven advice on construction costs? Looking for a varied role that spans multiple building types, locations, and complexities? This hybrid opportunity could be your ideal next step.

As an experienced QS, you’ll join a respected internal team, working across a significant and diverse national property portfolio. This role blends commercial acumen, strategic procurement, and team leadership within a collaborative environment that values innovation and cost integrity.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead, develop and mentor the Building Services Account Control team. Manage project costs and budgeting across a regional portfolio, covering up to £90m in capital expenditure. Oversee the performance and output of third-party QS firms, conducting regular performance reviews and ensuring contract compliance. Drive tendering and procurement activity, ensuring value for money and alignment with business objectives. Maintain and report on cost performance, trends, and supply chain effectiveness. Ensure full compliance with health and safety, licensing, and governance standards. Audit projects pre- and post-completion, identifying insights and opportunities for improvement. Maintain accurate, up-to-date tender records to inform future contractor and supplier decisions.

What You’ll Bring

Chartered status with RICS accreditation. Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Quantity Surveying role, ideally with fit-out, retail, or multi-site project experience. Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline. Strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills. Self-motivated with a structured, proactive approach to problem-solving. Previous line management experience is highly desirable, but not essential. Comfortable working across multiple locations and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

What’s In It For You?

Excellent basic salary Company car or car allowance Annual bonus up to 30% of your salary Flexible working, including hybrid model (office, home, site visits) 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to two extra weeks