Senior Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor

Birmingham City University; England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in England is looking for a Senior Contracts Manager/Quantity Surveyor to oversee term maintenance and minor works contracts. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance, managing contractor performance, and providing cost estimates for various projects. Ideal applicants will have a degree in a related field and experience in a public sector environment. This role offers the chance to be part of a collaborative team committed to maintaining a diverse campus environment.

Qualifications

• Degree holder in relevant field.
• RICS membership or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in a public sector or university setting is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer term maintenance and minor works contracts.
• Prepare tenders, oversee procurement and evaluate bids.
• Control costs, manage budgets, and final accounts.

Skills

Proven experience managing term contracts

Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Financial reporting skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar

RICS member (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Contracts Manager/Quantity Surveyor

Department Estate Management Location Joseph Priestley Building Salary £52,462 to £60,842per annum Permanent Post Type Full Time Release Date 02 February 2026 Closing Date 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 22 February 2026 Reference E726003

We are seeking an experienced Senior Contracts Manager / Quantity Surveyor to join our Estates team and help maintain and enhance a large university estate.

The Role
You will manage term maintenance and minor works contracts, ensuring value for money, compliance with procurement regulations, and high-quality service delivery. Working closely with the Head of Development, you will provide cost estimates for minor and medium works and support feasibility studies for larger projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer term maintenance and minor works contracts
• Prepare tenders, oversee procurement, and evaluate contractor bids
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure compliance with KPIs
• Control costs, manage budgets, valuations, and final accounts
• Provide cost estimates and financial reporting for Estates projects
• Liaise with internal teams, contractors, and consultants
• Lead contract negotiations and manage variations
• Ensure compliance with procurement, health & safety, and university policies
• Drive continuous improvement in contract management processes

About You

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or similar
• RICS member (or equivalent)
• Proven experience managing term contracts in a public sector or university environment
• Strong knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts
• Experience managing hard FM / estates contracts
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and reporting skills
• Confident working independently and influencing key stakeholders

Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a professional and collaborative Estates team, playing a key role in maintaining and improving a diverse and complex campus environment.

Apply now to become part of a professional team committed to excellence in estate management.

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The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to an environment that supports lawful free speech and academic freedom. We will continuously review and improve our policies, practices, and procedures to ensure that we are promoting these in all aspects of our operations. We believe that by working together, combining our many different backgrounds and life experiences, we will empower each other to reach our full potential.