Quantity Surveyor

Joshua Robert Recruitment; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the construction sector is seeking a Quantity Surveyor in Birmingham for a hybrid working opportunity. You will manage significant industrial and commercial projects, ensuring cost control and project delivery. Candidates should have a relevant degree and ideally be MRICS qualified or working towards it. This position offers a competitive salary package and clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Hybrid working

Support for APC and professional development

Clear career progression pathways

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in cost management consultancy, ideally with exposure to industrial or commercial development projects.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, particularly NEC and JCT.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-contract services including cost planning, feasibility studies, and tender documentation.
• Manage post-contract duties such as valuations, cost reporting, change control, and final accounts.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and design teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Strong IT skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS or working towards APC

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cost management software

Job description

Role: Quantity Surveyor Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working) Sector: Industrial / Commercial Development Employment Type: Permanent Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Car Allowance

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Quantity Surveyor to join a growing Construction Cost and Project Management Consultancy based in Birmingham. You will be part of a dynamic team delivering large-scale industrial and commercial development projects for major developer clients. This is an exciting opportunity for a QS with consultancy experience who is eager to take ownership of projects, work closely with clients, and progress their career within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-contract services including cost planning, feasibility studies, and tender documentation.
• Manage post-contract duties such as valuations, cost reporting, change control, and final accounts.
• Support procurement processes, tender analysis, and preparation of contract documentation.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, and design teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Produce accurate and timely financial reports to keep clients informed of project performance.
• Undertake contract administration duties under NEC and JCT contracts.
• Contribute to business development activities and support senior colleagues where required.
• Develop your technical expertise with guidance from senior team members, working towards MRICS chartership (if not already attained).

Key Requirements

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
• MRICS (or working towards APC) is desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in cost management consultancy, ideally with exposure to industrial, logistics, or commercial development projects.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, particularly NEC and JCT.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ambitious, proactive, and able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and cost management software.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working (office, site, and remote).
• Opportunity to work on high-profile industrial and commercial developments for leading developer clients.
• Full support for APC and continued professional development.
• Clear career progression with pathways to Senior QS and Associate level.