Quantity Surveyor

deverellsmith; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious design-led contractor in South Birmingham is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to manage costs on luxury residential and commercial projects. In this mid-senior level role, you will prepare valuations, oversee payment processes, and support project teams while ensuring contractual compliance. Ideal candidates have proven QS experience with main contractors and strong commercial management skills. Join a respected firm known for its architecturally ambitious builds and strong project pipeline.

Qualifications

• Proven QS experience with a main contractor.
• Strong commercial management of live construction projects.
• Knowledge of JCT and bespoke contract forms.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within high-end residential or luxury commercial projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing and tracking project costs throughout the build.
• Preparing valuations, cost reports, and overseeing payment processes.
• Producing tender documentation, cost plans, BoQs, and schedules of work.
• Leading cost forecasting and monthly commercial reporting.
• Procuring subcontractors and managing contracts and final accounts.
• Working closely with site and project teams to monitor progress and variations.
• Ensuring contractual compliance and supporting any dispute resolution.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Estimating

Project management

Construction management

Contract administration

Job description

Base pay range: £55,000 – £65,000 (Office & Site Based)

Position Overview

We’re working with a prestigious, design‑led contractor in South Birmingham, known for delivering bespoke luxury residential and commercial schemes. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team.

Responsibilities

• Managing and tracking project costs throughout the build
• Preparing valuations, cost reports, and overseeing payment processes
• Producing tender documentation, cost plans, BoQs, and schedules of work
• Leading cost forecasting and monthly commercial reporting
• Procuring subcontractors and managing contracts and final accounts
• Working closely with site and project teams to monitor progress and variations
• Ensuring contractual compliance and supporting any dispute resolution

Qualifications

• Proven QS experience with a main contractor
• Strong commercial management of live construction projects
• Knowledge of JCT and bespoke contract forms
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience within high‑end residential or luxury commercial projects is advantageous

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven, commercially minded Quantity Surveyor who wants greater autonomy and involvement in architecturally ambitious, detail‑focused builds. You’ll join a respected contractor with a strong pipeline of luxury projects and a reputation for excellence.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Quantity surveying
• Estimating
• Project management
• Construction management
• Contract administration

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time