Senior - Associate Quantity Surveyor

Gleeds; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global property and construction consultancy is looking for a Senior - Associate Quantity Surveyor in Birmingham. This hybrid role involves managing cost strategy on major infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in the UK construction sector, and a passion for delivering quality work. The position offers competitive salary, clear career progression, and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Global travel scholarship programme

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in quantity surveying in UK energy or infrastructure sector.
• Pre and post contract experience from cost planning to final account.
• Understanding managing NEC3/4 contracts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgets, track costs, and ensure financial accuracy.
• Manage NEC & JCT contracts, handle valuations and payments.
• Support tendering processes and ensure value for money.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Cost Management

Contract Administration

Stakeholder Collaboration

Communication

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

PRISM

CEMAR

Costx

Viewpoint

Job description

Senior - Associate Quantity Surveyor
Gleeds UK Infrastructure
Birmingham, B3
Permanent | Full-time | Hybrid working

About the opportunity
Join our UK Infrastructure team as Senior / Associate Quantity Surveyor!Play a key roleon major infrastructure schemes as we collaborate on crucial national programmes to futureproof the nation's infrastructure for years to come.

With national coverage, our UK infrastructure division partnerwith regional and national clients across rail, highways, utilities, water, manufacturing / logistics and aviation sectors, managing cost, delivery, assurance and strategy for major regeneration, upgrades, and development projects.

We are searching for a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management specialist following consistent team and project growth for 2025 on the back of our ambitious divisional growth strategy.

You'll join our Birmingham office, our Midlands infrastructure hub, delivering cost management advice on local phases of major complex infrastructure schemes.

Whether you are an aspiring Senior Quantity Surveyor or an established Associate / Principal QS, we'd love to here from you. Whether you're interested in taking your next career step, changing sector, broadening your experience or joining one of the UK's certified "Great Places to Work",we have the opportunity to suit.

Joining Gleeds you'll also benefit from:

• Opportunities to work across a broad range of sectors & industries
• Exposure to high profile, high value programmes with opportunities to lead teams
• Support towards professional / technical development, with structured training and guidance for professional qualification
• Hybrid working patterns, flexible working options and local projects, to minimise commuting / travel times & costs
• Career progression opportunities, with regular check ins, career discussions, and promotion pathways
• A flexible benefits provision, spanning health & wellbeing, travel, training & exclusive discounts across retail, entertainment, tech, travel, food & drink and more.

A typical day in this role with our UK Infrastructure team could include:

• Cost Management & Reporting – Overseeing budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring financial accuracy.
• Contract Administration – Managing NEC & JCT contracts, handling valuations and payments.
• Procurement & Supplier Engagement – Supporting tendering processes and ensuring value for money.
• Commercial Assurance – Auditing projects, verifying estimates, and reviewing financial compliance.
• Risk & Change Management – Identifying financial risks and managing compensation events.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Working closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Software & Systems Expertise – Using tools like PRISM, CEMAR, Costx, and Viewpoint.
• Main & Subcontractor Management – Overseeing project finances and ensuring compliance.
• Account and client management – Managing day to day accounts and commissions ensuring effective delivery
• Line management – Managing and supporting junior staff through their learning and development journey

What we are looking for

• You will be HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying, Real Estate or construction related discipline.
• Relevant experience in quantity surveying or commercial management in the UK construction, energy or infrastructure sector.
• Pre and post contract experience, from cost planning to final account
• Previous line management experience.
• Understanding the importance of maintaining relationships with clients and building rapport to add value to the client.
• Understanding and experience with managing NEC3/4 contracts.
• A passion for infrastructure, sustainability and delivering great work.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships quickly with colleagues and clients.

What we can offer you

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications.
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry.
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first.
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience.
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance.
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a gold standard investor in people.

About us
Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.