Lead Principal Quantity Surveyor

WMJobs; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Volunteering opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Payment of professional fees

Learning & development

Job summary

Acivico Group Ltd in Birmingham seeks a Chartered Lead Principal Quantity Surveyor to lead the Cost Management team on major projects from inception to completion.

You will influence commercial strategy, mentor colleagues and manage risk across public and private sector clients, with a flexible hybrid working pattern and a 36.5-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying and chartered membership (RICS/CIOB) preferred.
• Strong experience with NEC and JCT contracts.
• Proven leadership of high-profile projects and teams.
• Experience in public and private sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Commercial Team and major projects from inception to completion.
• Influence commercial strategy and risk management.
• Mentor and develop colleagues.
• Build trusted client relationships.

Skills

Chartered professional

Leadership

Cost control

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartered member (RICS/CIOB)

Job description

Acivico Group,

Acivico is at the forefront of supporting some of the Midlands’ most ambitious construction, regeneration and infrastructure programmes. As demand for our services continues to grow, we are looking for an outstanding Chartered Lead Principal Quantity Surveyor to join our Cost Management team. This is a rare opportunity to shape major projects from inception to completion, influence commercial strategy across a diverse portfolio, and lead a highly skilled team of professionals. In return, we offer the chance to work on projects that leave a lasting legacy for local communities, a collaborative and supportive culture, flexible working arrangements, and a genuine opportunity to influence the future growth and success of our business.

We offer a basic salary of up to £65K (pay award pending) depending on experience, working 36.5 hours per week. Acivico is an equal opportunities employer and operates a Hybrid working approach with full flexibility to meet the balance of job needs and your own lifestyle and our flex time policy enables you to further achieve a positive work/life balance. Our offices are located at 10 Brindley Place, Birmingham with the team typically in attendance 1 or 2 days a week.

Benefits/ What We Offer:

This is a permanent job, paying a competitive salary, plus an exceptional Local Authority Defined Benefit Pension Scheme and life assurance.

You will also get:

• 30 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• volunteering opportunities (2 days a year paid)
• employee assistance programme
• retail discounts
• payment of professional fees
• significant investment in learning & professional development

Who we are:

Acivico Group Ltd is a multi-disciplinary, built environment consultancy and service provider. We deliver professional services across design, construction, facilities management, and building control, supporting clients across the public and private sectors. Our purpose is to help shape, create, and maintain buildings and environments that make a positive impact for communities and businesses.

The Role:

This is a key leadership role in our growing Commercial Team, an opportunity for an experienced and commercially astute professional to lead high-profile projects, influence strategic decision-making, mentor and develop talented colleagues, and help drive excellence across our quantity surveying services. Working with major public and private sector clients, you will have the opportunity to make a genuine impact whilst developing your career within an organisation that is committed to quality, innovation and delivering positive outcomes for the people and places we serve.

About You:

You will be a commercially astute, values-led senior quantity surveying professional with substantial experience in cost, commercial and contract management, ideally supported by a degree and chartered membership of RICS, CIOB or an equivalent body. You will bring strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts, cost planning, forecasting, procurement and commercial risk, alongside the ability to lead and develop high-performing teams. You are likely to have experience both of the public and private sector. An inclusive and credible leader, you will build trusted client relationships, communicate complex matters clearly and use sound judgement to deliver sustainable value for clients and communities.

Key Dates

Whilst we always aim to keep in contact with you about the progress of your application, please note the following dates.

Closing date for applications: 30 September 2026

Shortlisting: TBC

Interviews: TBC