Senior Quantity Surveyor MRICS

People Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous car allowance

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension

Job summary

A leading global consultancy is seeking an MRICS Chartered Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager in Birmingham. This role involves leading cost management projects, mentoring junior members, and delivering strategic cost advice. With high-profile clients, this position offers career progression in a collaborative environment and a competitive benefits package, including a car allowance and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Consultancy background in cost management.
• Experience in leading teams and managing client relationships.
• Strong contract knowledge and commercial insights.
• Interest in sustainability and future-focused delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management across a variety of projects.
• Own cost plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Deliver strategic cost advice and foster strong stakeholder relationships.
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders
• Support sustainability and carbon reduction targets

Skills

Commercial acumen

Client management skills

Team leadership

Sustainability interest

Cost management expertise

Job description

Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager (MRICS)

Birmingham / Hybrid

A leading global consultancy is looking for an MRICS Chartered Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join its growing cost team, working with a select group of key clients across the real estate built environment.

The Role

There are two opportunities available. One at Associate Director level and one at Senior Cost Manager level.

You’ll lead cost management across projects and programmes, acting as a trusted advisor and driving commercial performance from concept to completion.

• Own and present cost plans, budgets, and forecasts
• Lead procurement from pre-qual through to contract award
• Deliver strategic cost advice and value engineering
• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders
• Support sustainability and carbon reduction targets

You’ll mentor junior team members, drive best practice, and help shape how projects are delivered.

About You

• Consultancy background in cost management
• Strong commercial acumen and contract knowledge
• Experience managing clients and leading teams
• Interest in sustainability and future-focused delivery

Why Join?

• High-profile clients and projects
• Strategic client exposure
• Clear progression and leadership opportunity
• Collaborative, forward-thinking environment
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package including generous car allowance, private medical insurance, life assurance and pension.

A great opportunity for an ambitious Chartered QS looking to step up and make a real impact.