Quantity Surveyor

Bellrock Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing programme

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Job summary

Bellrock Consulting is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Birmingham or Leicester on a hybrid basis. You will deliver cost management and commercial services across construction and property projects, from feasibility through to handover, working with clients, project managers and contractors to keep projects on time and within budget.

This role emphasizes cost planning, tendering, contract administration and value engineering.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• MRICS membership or actively working towards chartership preferred.
• Strong understanding of cost planning, procurement, tendering and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost estimates, feasibility studies and cost plans for construction and refurbishment projects.
• Providing cost management and commercial advice throughout all stages of a project, from inception through to completion.
• Preparing tender documentation, bills of quantities and contract documentation to support procurement activities.
• Managing procurement processes, evaluating tenders and providing recommendations to clients on contractor appointments.
• Administering construction contracts, including JCT and NEC, and providing commercial support throughout project delivery.
• Assessing contractor valuations, variations, compensation events and applications for payment.
• Preparing, negotiating and agreeing final accounts with contractors, ensuring accurate financial close-out of projects.
• Monitoring project costs, identifying financial risks and providing regular budget updates and reports to clients.
• Ensuring projects remain within agreed budgets while maintaining quality standards and programme requirements.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Attending client meetings, design team meetings and site visits to monitor progress and address commercial matters.
• Supporting and mentoring graduate and assistant quantity surveyors where appropriate.
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional consultancy services to existing clients.
• Ensuring all work is delivered in line with relevant legislation, professional standards, RICS guidance and company procedures.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Numerical/financial management

Communication & interpersonal

Report writing & presentation

Organisational skills

Independent working

MRICS (preferred)

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cost management software

Job description

This role can be based from either our Birmingham or Leicester office, with hybrid working available.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join our Bellrock Consulting team. In this role, you'll be responsible for delivering quantity surveying and cost management services across a range of construction and property projects, supporting clients from initial feasibility through to project completion. You'll work closely with clients, project managers, consultants and contractors, providing commercial advice, managing project costs and helping ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget. This is a great opportunity to join an established consultancy team, work on a varied portfolio of projects and continue developing your career within Bellrock Consulting.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing detailed cost estimates, feasibility studies and cost plans for construction and refurbishment projects.
• Providing cost management and commercial advice throughout all stages of a project, from inception through to completion.
• Preparing tender documentation, bills of quantities and contract documentation to support procurement activities.
• Managing procurement processes, evaluating tenders and providing recommendations to clients on contractor appointments.
• Administering construction contracts, including JCT and NEC, and providing commercial support throughout project delivery.
• Assessing contractor valuations, variations, compensation events and applications for payment.
• Preparing, negotiating and agreeing final accounts with contractors, ensuring accurate financial close-out of projects.
• Monitoring project costs, identifying financial risks and providing regular budget updates and reports to clients.
• Ensuring projects remain within agreed budgets while maintaining quality standards and programme requirements.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders.
• Attending client meetings, design team meetings and site visits to monitor progress and address commercial matters.
• Working alongside senior colleagues on larger or more complex projects, providing support across all aspects of quantity surveying.
• Supporting and mentoring graduate and assistant quantity surveyors where appropriate.
• Identifying opportunities to provide additional consultancy services to existing clients.
• Ensuring all work is delivered in line with relevant legislation, professional standards, RICS guidance and company procedures.

Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working within a quantity surveying consultancy environment.
• Good understanding of cost planning, procurement, tendering and contract administration.
• Knowledge of standard construction contracts, particularly JCT and NEC.
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience managing project budgets, costs and financial risks.
• Experience working across multiple construction or refurbishment projects simultaneously.
• Excellent numerical, analytical and financial management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with clients and project teams.
• Good report writing and presentation skills, with the confidence to communicate financial information clearly.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive and methodical approach to work, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications and relevant cost management software.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a wider project team.
• Ideally, you'll be a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (MRICS) or actively working towards chartership.
• A full UK driving licence may be required depending on project locations.

AI fluency & learning mindset: We are looking for people who actively use AI in their day-to-day work, demonstrate strong curiosity about new technologies, and take ownership for continuously improving how they think, work, and deliver.

Working Arrangements

We embrace smarter working practices which offer our employees the opportunity to work their hours flexibly and remotely where their roles and business needs allow. In this role, the successful candidate would be required to work between the Birmingham OR Leicester office and your home address on a hybrid basis, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm.

What can we offer you?

Upon joining Bellrock, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays + 1 additional day as a thank you (enjoy it, it's on us)
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Life cover
• Paid sick leave
• Health Assured employee assistance and wellness program
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Salary sacrifice schemes: Cycle to work
• Holiday purchase scheme of additional 5 days per year
• Offers and discount scheme designed to save money on everyday shopping and essentials
• Healthcare Cashplan
• MotorSave Scheme
• Refer a friend
• Liftshare
• Virtual GP

Why Bellrock?

At Bellrock, our people make the difference.

We support organisations across the UK with property, facilities management, compliance, engineering and technology services, helping our customers create safer, smarter and more sustainable environments.

We're committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, respected and able to develop their careers. If you're looking for a business where your contribution is valued and where you can continue to learn and grow, we'd love to hear from you.

Inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process for everyone.