Managing Quantity Surveyor

AmcoGiffen; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor in Birmingham to oversee commercial delivery across key aviation civils projects, ensuring financial success while leading a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience within a contractor environment and strong knowledge of NEC contracts. The role offers competitive salary, company car, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Managing or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a contractor environment.
• Proven leadership in civils projects like groundworks, bridges, roads, and structures.
• Strong working knowledge of contract management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic commercial leadership across aviation civils projects.
• Lead and mentor a team of Quantity Surveyors.
• Manage client negotiations and contractual obligations.
• Prepare and review estimates and pricing submissions.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership of commercial teams

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Professional accreditation (e.g. MRICS)

Tools

NEC3 / 4 contracts

Job description

Managing Quantity Surveyor

Sector : Civil Engineering, Aviation

Location : Birmingham

About AmcoGiffen Aviation

AmcoGiffen Aviation is delivering a range of high-profile civil engineering schemes across UK airports, including strategic frameworks and major infrastructure upgrades. As part of our continued growth, we’re seeking a Managing Quantity Surveyor to join our Birmingham-based Aviation team, supporting key civils projects at Birmingham Airport.

Role Overview

This is a senior leadership opportunity to shape the commercial success of aviation civils works at Birmingham Airport. You’ll lead the commercial function across multiple projects, ensuring robust financial performance, managing contractual risk, and acting as the primary commercial contact for clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic commercial leadership across aviation civils projects, reporting to the Regional Commercial Manager.
• Lead, mentor and support a team of Assistant, Quantity and Senior Quantity Surveyors.
• Oversee commercial delivery of site portfolios, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Prepare and review estimates, pricing submissions and contractual documentation.
• Manage client negotiations, resolve pricing queries and support claims and change control.
• Administer contracts (NEC3 / 4, NR or bespoke), including early warnings, change management and CVRs.
• Collaborate with site teams and subcontractors to control costs and manage final accounts.
• Produce commercial reports and contribute to business development initiatives.

Experience and Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Managing or Senior Quantity Surveyor within a contractor environment.
• Proven leadership of commercial teams and delivery of civils projects (e.g. groundworks, bridges, roads, structures).
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 / 4 contracts.
• Degree, HNC or HND in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or equivalent.
• Professional accreditation (e.g. MRICS) is desirable.
• Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation skills and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, based on experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Up to 3 volunteer days annually.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan and Westfield Rewards.
• Private medical insurance (where applicable).
• Structured career development and internal progression pathways.
• Dedicated leadership programmes, including Women in Leadership and Purposeful Leadership.
• Inclusive employee forums, ongoing learning and a safe, supportive working environment.