Quantity Surveyor in Solihull

Energy Jobline CVL; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy job board is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to oversee and manage cost-related aspects of residential and affordable housing projects. You will be responsible for procurement, cost control, and contract administration within a collaborative commercial team. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, experience in managing affordable housing projects, and strong communication skills. A competitive salary, car allowance, and company benefits are included.

Benefits

Car allowance

Flexible working hours

Mix of site and office working

Qualifications

• Proven track record managing affordable housing developments and understanding of JCT and trade contracts.
• Excellent communication skills, methodical and organised approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontract procurement process for best value.
• Prepare and maintain cost-related commercial documents.
• Administer subcontractor accounts and manage disputes.
• Ensure compliance in contract administration and risk management.

Skills

Construction processes understanding

Reading drawings and technical specs

Experience with COINS software

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent

Job description

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Role Overview

As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the commercial success of multiple residential and affordable housing projects. Working within the Commercial team, you’ll manage all cost‑related and contractual aspects of construction projects—from procurement through to final accounts—while maintaining compliance with company and contract standards. Working closely with and overseeing an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, you will oversee up to 4 projects.

Joining a reputable employer who values their staff, with an excellent retention rate. Joining a large commercial department that works in small teams and runs projects together. Welcoming and friendly working atmosphere! The office is well located with parking.

Key Responsibilities of Quantity Surveyor

• Procurement & Value Management: Lead the subcontract procurement process to secure best value, leveraging group supply agreements and contributing to value engineering discussions.
• Cost Control & Reporting: Prepare and maintain key commercial documents such as cost value reconciliations (CVRs), risk and opportunity registers, and cashflow forecasts.
• Subcontract Management: Administer and oversee subcontractor accounts, including valuations, variations, contra charges, and final accounts.
• Contract Administration: Manage affordable housing contracts and ensure subcontract vetting and compliance (insurance, CIS, SMAS, etc.).
• Risk & Opportunity Management: Identify, assess, and report commercial risks and opportunities in collaboration with the project team.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with design, technical, construction, and sales teams to support commercial decision‑making and project delivery.
• Dispute Resolution: Support resolution of subcontractor disputes through contractually sound correspondence and documentation.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction processes, ability to read drawings and technical specs, and experience using COINS and Microsoft Office suite.

Experience

• Proven track record in managing open market, mixed‑tenure or affordable housing developments and working with standard forms of contract (JCT, trade contracts, etc.).

Soft Skills

• Excellent communicator, methodical and organised, with a collaborative mindset.

Other

• Full UK driving licence as travel to and from various sites in different locations is required.

The client is able to offer a good mix of site and office working, with 1 day a week from home. Sites will be located largely within the Northampton to South Leicester area. Flexi start and finish times are available!

A competitive salary is on offer which will depend on experience, along with a car allowance and a range of company benefits.

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Solihull

Salary: Competitive Plus Package

Type: Permanent

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