Executive Quantity Surveyor

Gleeds; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Healthcare cashback scheme

Fully funded professional qualifications

Industry-leading maternity leave

A world-wide opportunities

Job summary

A leading global property consultancy is seeking an Executive Quantity Surveyor in Birmingham, England to manage commercial aspects of significant infrastructure projects. You will lead project management, develop procurement strategies, and ensure compliance with NEC contracts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in major infrastructure initiatives and possess strong communication skills. This position offers hybrid working, professional development support, and a collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in major infrastructure projects as a Commercial Manager or Managing Quantity Surveyor.
• Strong understanding of UK construction law and NEC contracts.
• Excellent communication and commercial acumen.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related field.
• MRICS or working toward chartership (support provided).

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial management of nuclear infrastructure projects.
• Develop procurement strategies and manage contracts for value and compliance.
• Oversee cost planning, forecasting, and reporting.
• Oversee risk, change control, and commercial governance.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver outcomes.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to junior commercial staff.

Skills

Commercial management

NEC contracts knowledge

Client-facing experience

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field

MRICS (or working toward chartership)

Job description

Executive Quantity Surveyor (Infrastructure)

Gleeds – Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid) | Full Time | Permanent

At Gleeds, we’re proud to be a leading global property and construction consultancy with a reputation for delivering complex, high-value infrastructure projects that make a difference. We’re currently looking for an Executive Quantity Surveyor with experience in the Infrastructure sector to join our expert team and help drive the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on some of the UK's most complex and high-profile Infrastructure projects while building your leadership profile in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading commercial management of nuclear infrastructure projects from inception to completion
• Developing procurement strategies and managing contracts (NEC3/4) to ensure value and compliance
• Managing cost planning, forecasting, and reporting for high-value works
• Overseeing risk, change control, and commercial governance
• Collaborating with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver best-in-class outcomes
• Providing leadership and mentoring to junior commercial staff

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Managing Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure projects – sector experience is essential
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and UK construction law
• Excellent commercial acumen, communication skills, and client-facing experience
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related field
• MRICS (or working toward chartership – support provided)

Why Gleeds

• A high APC pass rate and tailored support to help you achieve or maintain chartership
• Structured career progression with annual development reviews
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell days
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Healthcare cashback scheme for everyday medical expenses
• Access to fully funded professional qualifications and learning resources
• Industry-leading maternity and primary adopter leave
• Opportunities for working abroad across our global offices
• A friendly, inclusive culture that encourages fresh thinking and real collaboration

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.