Senior Quantity Surveyor

Skilled Careers; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Skilled Careers is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor in Birmingham to join a growing Property Services team. You will manage commercial performance across planned works and refurbishments, oversee cost control, forecasts, and procurement, and drive value from subcontractors.

A strong emphasis on ownership and progression is offered. The role suits commercially minded QS professionals with experience in Property Services, planned maintenance, social housing or refurbishment who can work

Qualifications

• Experience as Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor
• Experience in Property Services, Planned Maintenance, Social Housing, Refurbishment or Main Contracting is preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial performance across planned works and refurbishment programmes
• Oversee cost management, forecasting and commercial reporting
• Lead subcontractor procurement and ongoing management
• Handle valuations, payments and final accounts
• Administer contracts and manage change
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities
• Collaborate with operations to deliver projects commercially and efficiently

Skills

Subcontractor management

Cost management

Forecasting

Valuations & payments

Final accounts

Contract administration

Risk management

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor | Birmingham | £65,000–£70,000

I’m currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a growing Property Services team in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially strong QS who is looking for a role with long-term stability, responsibility and genuine progression. The successful candidate will be joining a business delivering a major Birmingham programme across planned works and property maintenance, with significant growth expected across the commercial team.

The Role

• Managing commercial performance across planned works and refurbishment programmes
• Cost management, forecasting and commercial reporting
• Subcontractor procurement and management
• Valuations, payments and final accounts
• Contract administration and change management
• Identifying and managing commercial risks and opportunities
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure projects are delivered commercially and efficiently

What I’m Looking For

I’m particularly interested in speaking with experienced Quantity Surveyors / Senior Quantity Surveyors who have worked within:

Property Services | Planned Maintenance | Social Housing | Refurbishment | Main Contracting | General Construction

For this position, you’ll need to be comfortable operating independently and taking ownership of your commercial responsibilities. Technical capability is important, but just as importantly, the business is looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a genuine desire to build a long-term career.

What's on offer?

• Birmingham-based opportunity
• Growing commercial team
• Strong pipeline of work
• Opportunity to progress as the team continues to expand
• Predominantly office/site based, with one day working from home

If you're a Senior QS in Birmingham or the surrounding areas and would be open to a confidential conversation, I'd be keen to hear from you.