Infrastructure QS - Flexible Hybrid, Growth Path

Gleeds; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Healthcare cashback scheme

Flexible working

Hybrid working arrangements

Opportunities to work abroad

Structured career path with reviews

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking a Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure in Birmingham. The role blends local office, home and client-site work with a permanent, full-time contract and flexible core hours.

You'll lead NEC-based contracts, work with design teams on early commercial decisions, and manage contractor engagement. The position requires experience in QS/Commercial Management, with infrastructure, civils or rail background preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Background in Infrastructure, Civils, Rail or Utilities preferred.
• Strong communication, problem solving and numeracy skills.
• Professional qualifications like RICS desired, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate NEC and other forms of contract and ensure compliance with contract process and timelines.
• Liaise with design and planning teams to embed commercial considerations early in design decisions.
• Manage contractor and supplier engagement with the client and key stakeholders.
• Support or lead a small commercial team, setting clear goals and overseeing performance.
• Ensure clear communication across stakeholders regarding budgets, risks and contractual obligations.
• Provide cost planning, budget, monitoring and cost control throughout the project life cycle.
• Maintain accurate financial reporting, forecasting and cash flow analysis for client reporting.
• Conduct value engineering and whole-life cost analysis to ensure value for money.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Commercial Management

Infrastructure

Civils

Rail

Utilities

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Cost Management/Quantity Surveying

Job description

Gleeds is seeking a Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure in Birmingham. The role blends local office, home and client-site work with a permanent, full-time contract and flexible core hours.

You'll lead NEC-based contracts, work with design teams on early commercial decisions, and manage contractor engagement. The position requires experience in QS/Commercial Management, with infrastructure, civils or rail background preferred.