Lead Principal Quantity Surveyor

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 30 days

Volunteer days (2 per year)

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Professional fees paid

Learning & development

Job summary

Acivico Group Ltd is seeking a Chartered Lead Principal Quantity Surveyor to lead the Cost Management team on major Midlands programmes. You will shape commercial strategy, influence outcomes, and mentor a skilled team across public and private sector clients.

The role offers hybrid working with flexible hours, a salary up to £65K plus pay award pending, and a supportive culture emphasising work‑life balance and professional development.

Qualifications

• Degree and RICS/CIOB chartered status preferred.
• Strong experience in NEC and JCT contracts, cost planning and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead high‑profile projects and shape commercial strategy.
• Mentor and develop the commercial team and QS professionals.
• Drive excellence across quantity surveying services for public and private sector clients.

Skills

NEC contracts

JCT contracts

Cost planning

Forecasting

Procurement

Commercial risk

Leadership

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Chartered member of 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

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.

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