Senior QS

Michael Page; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page is looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a Birmingham-based team delivering planned maintenance, retrofit and refurbishment across the Midlands. The role offers hybrid working, a strong salary, and a clear progression path.

You will manage costs, prepare cost plans and financial reports, review tenders, track spend and provide commercial input throughout project delivery. A car allowance is included with a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong quantity surveying experience within property projects.
• Experience preparing estimates, cost plans and project financial reports.
• Confidence managing budgets, valuations and variations.
• Knowledge of tender reviews, quotations and subcontractor cost information.
• Ability to maintain accurate commercial records and final account details.
• Clear communication skills when working with project colleagues and external contacts.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs and maintain clear, accurate commercial records throughout delivery.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates and financial reports to support informed project decisions.
• Review tender documents and assess quotations to help secure suitable suppliers and subcontractors.
• Track project spend against budgets and highlight changes that may affect cost outcomes.
• Prepare valuations and manage payment information to maintain accurate financial records.
• Review variations and agree cost changes with relevant project contacts.
• Work with project teams to provide practical commercial input during project delivery.
• Prepare final account information and close commercial records at the end of each project.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Project cost control

Budget management

Estimating and cost planning

Valuations & variations

Tender reviews

Subcontractor cost information

Financial reporting

Communication

Job description

Ready to make a real impact in social housing? We're looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing Birmingham-based team delivering planned maintenance, retrofit and refurbishment programmes across the Midlands. Excellent salary, car allowance, hybrid working and genuine progression opportunities available

Client Details

You'll be part of a team delivering projects that genuinely improve residents' lives contributing to safer, warmer, and more sustainable homes across the Midlands.

Description

• Manage project costs and maintain clear, accurate commercial records throughout delivery.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates and financial reports to support informed project decisions.
• Review tender documents and assess quotations to help secure suitable suppliers and subcontractors.
• Track project spend against budgets and highlight changes that may affect cost outcomes.
• Prepare valuations and manage payment information to maintain accurate financial records.
• Review variations and agree cost changes with relevant project contacts.
• Work with project teams to provide practical commercial input during project delivery.
• Prepare final account information and close commercial records at the end of each project.

Profile

A successful 'Senior QS' should have:

• Strong quantity surveying experience within property projects.
• Experience preparing estimates, cost plans and project financial reports.
• Confidence managing budgets, valuations and variations.
• Knowledge of tender reviews, quotations and subcontractor cost information.
• Ability to maintain accurate commercial records and final account details.
• Clear communication skills when working with project colleagues and external contacts.

Job Offer

Permanent Senior QS position based in Birmingham.

Salary of £60,000 to £65,000, dependent on the level of experience.

Plus package.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best