Senior Quantity Surveyor

Tilbury Douglas; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension matched up to 8%

Volunteer days

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Discount platform

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for our Building team based in Birmingham. You will own the commercial management of projects, driving value and ensuring financial performance from procurement through final account.

You will lead on cost control, forecasting, and final accounts, with responsibility for subcontract procurement, payments, variations, and claims. The role requires mentoring junior staff and close collaboration with clients and the supply chain.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial management of construction projects.
• Experience with final accounts and cost reporting.
• Strong knowledge of measurement and standard forms of contract.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the commercial management of projects, including cost control, forecasting, reporting, and final account agreement.
• Lead on subcontract procurement, negotiation, and contract administration to ensure best value and effective risk management.
• Prepare and manage applications for payment, variations, and claims, ensuring timely cash flow and commercial protection.
• Work closely with project teams and clients to identify risks and opportunities, driving value engineering and commercial performance.
• Lead, mentor, and support junior commercial staff, contributing to the development of a high-performing team.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost control

Forecasting

Final accounts

Valuation

Risk management

Communication & negotiation

Mentoring junior staff

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Building
Location: Birmingham

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Building team, supporting projects across the West Midlands. This is a key commercial role with responsibility for ensuring the successful financial delivery of projects, from procurement through to final account.

You will take ownership of the commercial management of either a major project or multiple smaller schemes, with the autonomy to influence financial performance, manage risk, and support strategic decision-making. Working closely with operational teams, clients, and supply chain partners, you will play a critical role in driving value and ensuring commercial success.

As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:

• Take responsibility for the commercial management of projects, including cost control, forecasting, reporting, and final account agreement
• Lead on subcontract procurement, negotiation, and contract administration to ensure best value and effective risk management
• Prepare and manage applications for payment, variations, and claims, ensuring timely cash flow and commercial protection
• Work closely with project teams and clients to identify risks and opportunities, driving value engineering and commercial performance
• Lead, mentor, and support junior commercial staff, contributing to the development of a high-performing team

About You

You will be a commercially astute and detail-oriented professional with strong experience in quantity surveying within a main contractor environment.

You will bring:

• Proven experience managing the commercial aspects of construction projects, including final accounts
• Strong knowledge of measurement, valuation, and standard forms of contract
• Experience in subcontract procurement, negotiation, and contract administration
• The ability to produce accurate cost reports, forecasts, and financial analysis
• A strong understanding of construction processes, drawings, and specifications
• Experience in risk management, value engineering, and dispute avoidance/resolution
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a collaborative approach
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members

Experience across sectors such as health, education, commercial, or mixed-use developments is highly desirable. Professional membership (e.g. RICS) is desirable.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• 26 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days
• Additional long service leave at 3, 7, and 10 years
• Private medical insurance (with option to extend to family)
• Life assurance and pension matched up to 8%
• Enhanced family leave policies
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Flexible and agile working (role dependent)
• Employee Assistance Programme, including financial advice
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Access to “Perks at Work” discount platform
• Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, cycle to work scheme, and retail vouchers

Who We Are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company, delivering vital projects across sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and celebrates individual differences. We are proud to hold Investors in Diversity status.

Please note: we do not hold a sponsorship licence. This role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.

We look forward to receiving your application.