Senior Project Surveyor

Randstad Construction and Property; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

8% pension

26 days leave

Wellbeing days

Volunteer day

Career progression

CPD support

Job summary

Randstad CPE are supporting a premier Tier 1 main contractor in Birmingham to recruit a Senior Project Surveyor/Commercial Manager. You will own subcontract procurement, client valuations, and final accounts for major Birmingham-region construction packages, leading commercial strategy and risk management.

You will work with degree-qualified professionals, MRICS/MCIOB progression or equivalent, and advanced Excel, BIM tools, and measurement software proficiency to drive accurate cost reporting

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent)
• MRICS, MCIOB, or working toward chartered status is desirable
• Experience delivering major construction schemes for a main contractor

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontract procurement and commercial strategy on major projects
• Manage client valuations, variations, final accounts, and cost reporting (CVRs)
• Produce monthly/quarterly cost reports, cash flow projections, and margin forecasts
• Drive risk and opportunity planning and contract compliance

Skills

Negotiation

Excel

BIM tools

Measurement software

Risk management

Leadership

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

MRICS

MCIOB

Tools

Computer-aided measurement software

Digital cost management tools

Job description

About this Role

This Senior Project Surveyor position offers an exceptional opportunity to lead commercial operations on major construction projects in the Birmingham area. Working for a premier Tier 1 main contractor, you will take full ownership of subcontract procurement, commercial risk management, client valuations, and project final accounts.

Lead commercial strategy across major construction packages, managing subcontract procurement, enquiry analysis, and order placements.

Produce accurate monthly and quarterly cost reports (CVRs), cash flow projections, and margin forecasts alongside project leaders.

Manage client valuations, negotiate complex contract variations, and finalize main contract and subcontract final accounts.

Drive risk and opportunity planning, design strategy development, and compliance with business best practice procedures.

About You

You are a highly accomplished Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager with a proven track record delivering major construction schemes for a main contractor. Your expertise encompasses expert negotiation, digital commercial management tools, and strong collaborative leadership.

Hold a Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) alongside MRICS, MCIOB, or working toward chartered status.

Demonstrate extensive main contractor commercial management experience, including complex valuations, variations, and final accounts.

Show advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, BIM tools, and computer-aided measurement software.

Possess expert negotiation skills, strong risk management capability, and deep knowledge of construction safety regulations.

About Us

Our client is a major European main contractor with over 150 years of industry heritage, dedicated to sustainable construction and inclusive workplace practices. They foster a supportive environment where commercial leaders are empowered to drive major projects and build long-term careers.

Join a values-driven Tier 1 contractor committed to maintaining an open, welcoming, and inclusive workplace.

Benefit from long-term regional stability backed by an extensive Midlands building and infrastructure pipeline.

Access executive leadership development, chartership support, and structured internal career progression.

Work alongside experienced industry specialists in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

About Your Future

Taking on this senior commercial role opens up direct career pathways into Managing Surveyor and Commercial Manager positions within expanding regional business units.

Secure a permanent, full-time position backed by a stable main contractor project pipeline in the West Midlands.

Receive a highly competitive base salary paired with an 8% matched pension scheme and private healthcare cover.

Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, 2 dedicated wellbeing days, and 1 volunteering day per year.

Access comprehensive family-friendly policies, life assurance, and continuous professional development support.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.