Lead Principal Quantity Surveyor

Acivico Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Volunteer days

Professional fees paid

Learning & development

Life assurance

40 hours work week

Job summary

Acivico Group Ltd is seeking a Chartered Lead Principal Quantity Surveyor to lead our Cost Management team on major Midlands projects, shaping commercial strategy from inception to completion.

This senior role requires substantial experience in cost, commercial and contract management, with NEC/JCT knowledge, and a track record of developing high-performing teams within public and private sectors. Hybrid working is available, with offices at Brindley Place.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent with chartered membership (RICS/CIOB or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts, cost planning and forecasting.
• Experience leading cost management teams on major projects for public/private clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile projects and influence commercial strategy.
• Mentor and develop members of the Commercial Team.
• Deliver excellence across quantity surveying services and client relationships.
• Collaborate with public and private sector clients to secure sustainable outcomes.

Skills

Cost management

Commercial leadership

Contract management

Procurement

NEC/JCT contracts

Forecasting

Team leadership

Education

Degree (RICS/CIOB or equivalent)

Job description

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.

Job Description:

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:

• - 30 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• - volunteering opportunities (2 days a year paid)
• - employee assistance programme
• - 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.

The person specification and job description can be downloaded from the Job Attachments Section. You must have the right to work in the UK.

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

Acivico's vacancies will always be listed here and handled through our official recruitment portal. Any vacancies or approaches made outside of this are not legitimate and should be disregarded. We are not recruiting remote staff or staff outside of the UK. Acivico will never conduct interviews via chat.

• Hybrid working Exceptional Local Authority Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
• Life assurance
• Thirty days annual leave
• Flexi time
• Volunteering opportunities
• Employee assistance programme including access to counselling services
• Retail discounts Significant investment in learning & professional development
• Luxury office with secure cycle spaces
• gym/fitness studio
• roof terrace and Odissi Coffee shop

30-09-2026

Hours

36.5