Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Contributory pension

Job summary

Senior Quantity Surveyor in Birmingham is sought by a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor for a landmark infrastructure scheme. The role combines office/site presence with hybrid working and offers a strong career path toward Managing QS.

You will lead NEC4 contract administration, CVRs, cost forecasting, and sub-contractor accounts, mentoring a team of assistant and project QSs while driving commercial excellence on high-value packages. Salary £60k-£75k plus car allowance and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts is essential.
• Proven track record in leading commercial teams.
• Must be within commutable distance to Central Birmingham.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial health of major work packages.
• Oversee CVRs, cost forecasting, and budget management.
• Manage tender processes and high-value sub-contractor accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and implement value engineering.
• Mentor and develop a team of Assistant and Project QS.

Skills

NEC4 contracts

Team leadership

Heavy civils

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (BBBH71390) Birmingham, England

Salary: GBP50000 - GBP75000 per annum + Package

Senior Quantity Surveyor | High-Profile Infrastructure | Central Birmingham
Location: Central Birmingham (Hybrid - 3 days office/site, 2 days home)
Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 + Car Allowance + Leading Benefits Package

Are you ready to put your stamp on one of the largest heavy civil engineering projects in Europe?

We are partnering with a Tier 1 Main Contractor and supporting them with their search for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a landmark infrastructure scheme in Central Birmingham. This is a career-defining role offering exposure to a complex, high-value and high profile project, and excellent work life balance and a structured career path to Managing QS level and beyond.

Key Responsibilities
As a Senior QS, you will lead the commercial health of major work packages, focusing on:

• NEC4 Contract Administration
• Leading CVRs, cost forecasting, and budget management.
• Leading the tender process and managing high-value sub-contractor accounts.
• Identifying commercial risks and implementing value engineering opportunities.
• Mentoring and developing a team of Assistant and Project Quantity Surveyors.

What You’ll Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:

• A proven track record as a QS or Senior QS within Heavy Civils, Infrastructure, or Utilities.
• Deep familiarity with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts is essential.
• Based within a commutable distance of Central Birmingham, Coventry or Lichfield
• A desire to lead teams and drive commercial excellence on complex builds.

The Package

• Starting salary of £60,000 - £75,000
• £5,000 car allowance or premium electric/hybrid company car.
• 25-26 days + Bank Holidays (Option to buy 5 additional days).
• Contributory pension.