Senior Quantity Surveyor

Currie & Brown Group Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a senior chartered quantity surveyor to join their dynamic team. This role involves working on diverse public and private sector projects, supporting project leaders, and delivering high-quality service. The successful candidate will have the chance to rapidly progress to senior levels, managing their own projects and fostering innovation. With a commitment to career development and a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about quantity surveying and eager to make a significant impact in the construction consultancy sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in global construction consultancy.
• Strong technical skills in cost planning and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing client requirements and conduct feasibility studies.
• Prepare interim payment certificates and manage project financials.
• Lead team objectives and collaborate effectively.

Skills

Tendering

Estimating

Cost Planning

Measurement

Construction Technology

Contracts

Analytical Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Degree in Civil Engineering

Degree in Structural Engineering

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Architectural Engineering

Tools

BIM

CostX

Job description

Currie & Brown is a leading international physical asset management and construction consultancy, dedicated to advising clients worldwide with expertise across multiple sectors and services. Our differentiation lies in our people, innovation, and reputation, supported by a global office network.

Our team, from apprentices to senior management, is what makes our business successful. Everyone in the Currie & Brown family plays a vital role and enjoys their journey.

The role – what is it we would like you to do?

We are seeking a senior chartered quantity surveyor for our Brisbane office to work on diverse public and private sector projects. The successful candidate will support project leaders in delivering high-quality service, achieving successful client outcomes, sharing knowledge across projects, fostering innovation, and strengthening our reputation as a preferred service provider. We are committed to career development and expect the candidate to progress rapidly to senior levels, managing their own projects.

Responsibilities include:

1. Pre-Contract Stage: Assist in establishing client requirements, conduct feasibility studies, prepare design proposals, advise on procurement strategies, prepare tender documents, evaluate tenders, and coordinate procurement activities.
2. Post-Contract Stage: Prepare interim payment certificates, monitor project costs, assess variations, manage project financials, attend site and client meetings, and settle final accounts.
3. Additional duties: Lead team objectives, work proactively, and collaborate effectively.

Requirements:

• Degree in quantity surveying, civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of technical experience in a global construction consultancy, with exposure to multiple projects; experience on contractor or developer side is also valued.
• Strong technical skills in tendering, estimating, cost planning, measurement, construction technology, and contracts.
• Knowledge of professional practice and contract administration.
• Passion for quantity surveying and career growth.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Proficiency with construction software (e.g., BIM, CostX) is advantageous.
• Analytical problem-solving skills and sound decision-making ability.

About Us

Currie & Brown is a global leader in physical asset management and construction consultancy, known for innovation, expertise, and experience. With offices in Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, New York, and Shanghai, we operate worldwide, providing comprehensive asset management and construction services.