Senior - Associate Quantity Surveyor

Gleeds; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consultancy in Birmingham is seeking a Senior - Associate Quantity Surveyor. In this role, you will oversee budget management, contract administration, and collaborating with clients on critical infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has a degree in Quantity Surveying and relevant experience in the construction sector. The company offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and extensive career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring financial accuracy.
• Managing NEC & JCT contracts, handling valuations and payments.
• Identifying financial risks and managing compensation events.

Skills

Cost Management

Contract Administration

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

HNC, HND, or Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying

Tools

PRISM

CEMAR

Costx

Viewpoint

Job description

Gleeds is seeking a Senior - Associate Quantity Surveyor to join their UK Infrastructure team in Birmingham. The successful candidate will play a key role in major infrastructure schemes, collaborating on crucial national programmes to futureproof the nation's infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, Real Estate, or a construction-related discipline, with relevant experience in quantity surveying or commercial management in the UK construction, energy, or infrastructure sector. They will also have pre and post-contract experience, from cost planning to final account, and previous line management experience.

The company offers a competitive salary, opportunities for career development and growth, and a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, a generous holiday allowance, and an employee assistance programme.

About the opportunity

Join our UK Infrastructure team as Senior / Associate Quantity Surveyor! Play a key role on 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 partners with 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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.