Quantity Surveyor

Tetra Tech; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech in Birmingham is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to deliver expert cost consultancy across infrastructure, commercial, residential, and government sectors. You will support cost planning, procurement strategy, and contract administration on projects often exceeding £100m.

You will engage with clients and design teams to drive value, balance commercial outcomes with sustainability goals, and contribute to risk management and innovation in cost practices.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Quantity Surveying with membership towards or progress toward RICS.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality cost consultancy services and knowledge of construction contracts.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and in teams.
• SC clearance or willingness to obtain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed cost plans and budgets for complex projects.
• Advise on procurement routes and cost implications to optimise outcomes.
• Provide contract administration and lifecycle cost management.
• Engage with clients and multidisciplinary teams to influence decisions.
• Contribute to value engineering and risk management strategies.

Skills

Cost Planning

Commercial Advisory

Contract Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Value Engineering

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CostX

Excel

Job description

Join Tetra Tech and play a key role in delivering cost consultancy on some of the UK's most high-profile and complex projects-where innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence come together.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

As a Quantity Surveyor within our Birmingham team, you will contribute to a high-performing, multi-disciplinary environment delivering expert cost advice across infrastructure, commercial, residential, and government sectors. Working on projects ranging from early feasibility through to completion-some exceeding £100m-you will support clients and design teams with accurate, data-driven insights, while strengthening collaborative relationships across regional teams and project stakeholders.

Your Impact in this position

You will provide trusted cost consultancy that influences key project decisions, balancing commercial outcomes with sustainability goals. From developing detailed cost plans to advising on procurement and contract administration, your input will shape efficient, high-quality project delivery. You'll engage directly with clients, contribute to value engineering and risk strategies, and help drive innovation in cost management practices.

Core Capabilities

• Cost Planning & Estimating: Develop robust cost plans using industry tools such as CostX, ensuring accuracy across complex projects.
• Commercial Advisory: Provide strategic advice on design options, procurement routes, and cost implications to optimise project outcomes.
• Contract & Project Management: Deliver full lifecycle cost management and contract administration services with strong governance and attention to detail.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build effective relationships with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams, influencing decisions at all levels.
• Value Engineering & Risk Management: Contribute to workshops and strategic discussions, identifying opportunities to enhance value and manage project risks.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Degree-qualified (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related field, with membership of or progress toward RICS (or similar). Proven experience delivering high-quality cost consultancy services, strong knowledge of construction contracts, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Excellent communication skills and a strategic mindset are essential. SC clearance (or willingness to obtain) is required.

Working Environment

This role is based in Birmingham with a hybrid working model. You can expect a blend of office collaboration and flexible remote working, typically with 2-3 days in the office depending on project needs. Opportunities to work across regional teams and national projects are integral to the role.

Why Join Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients' most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role