Quantity Surveyor in West Midlands

Energy Jobline CVL; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Quantity Surveyor for its Midlands projects. You will provide commercial support, ensuring cost control, forecasting, and subcontract management across live infrastructure schemes.

Ideal candidates will have NEC contract knowledge, a QS qualification (HND/degree) and a background in civil engineering or infrastructure. The role offers genuine progression and influence on project performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• NEC contract knowledge and governance experience.
• HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Strong forecasting and reporting capabilities to drive commercial decisions.
• Experience managing subcontract procurement and accounts.
• Commercially confident with ability to challenge costs and seek value.
• RICS qualification or working towards it is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate monthly CVRs and forecasts.
• Manage cost and value reconciliation.
• Administer NEC contracts and procurement.
• Procure and manage subcontractors corporate governance.
• Negotiate variations and agree final accounts.
• Identify commercial opportunities and mitigate risk.
• Drive cash recovery and margin protection.

Skills

Civil infrastructure experience

NEC contract knowledge

Education

HND or degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Midlands

Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE + Car and Bonus

I’m working with a well established, privately owned civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure schemes across the Midlands.

With over 40 years in the industry and secured long term framework agreements across water, transport and energy, this business offers genuine job security and clear progression routes.

Projects typically range from £200k to £10m+ and include both framework and standalone schemes.

This role offers real commercial influence, not just reporting.

The Role

As Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial support across live infrastructure projects, ensuring strong cost control, accurate forecasting and effective subcontract management.

• Produce accurate monthly CVRs and forecasts
• Manage cost and value reconciliation
• Administer NEC contracts
• Procure and manage subcontractors
• Negotiate variations and agree final accounts
• Identify commercial opportunities and mitigate risk
• Drive cash recovery and margin protection

This is a hands on commercial role with exposure to complex infrastructure environments.

What They’re Looking For

• Experience within civil engineering or infrastructure
• HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
• NEC contract knowledge
• Strong forecasting and reporting capability
• Experience managing subcontract procurement and accounts
• Commercially confident and able to challenge costs

RICS or working towards is advantageous but not essential.

This is ideal for a QS looking to step into a business where they can influence performance rather than just maintain it.

Full company details will be disclosed at interview stage