Senior Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid working

Pension plan

Life assurance

Car allowance

Cycle to work

Mobile and laptop

Regular socials

Income protection

Training programmes

Death in Service

Health & Wellness programme

28 days holiday

Bank holidays

Job summary

Brandon James are assisting a respected construction consultancy in Birmingham to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor. You will lead cost planning, procurement, and employer's agent duties on industrial and logistics schemes, from feasibility to completion.

The successful candidate will have a Quantity Surveying degree, MRICS value, strong client facing skills, and extensive experience with JCT contracts. Hybrid working and a generous benefits package accompany this role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent construction qualification.
• MRICS, or working towards MRICS would be highly beneficial.
• Strong consultancy experience and familiarity with Employer's Agent duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost planning, feasibility advice, procurement and tender reporting.
• Administer contracts, valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Act as Employer's Agent: lead meetings, manage contractual matters, advise clients, coordinate consultants and contractors, and ensure projects deliver on programme, budget and quality.
• Support junior team members and maintain strong client relationships throughout each stage of the project.

Skills

Employer's Agent knowledge

Consultancy experience

JCT contracts understanding

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Birmingham

A respected construction consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Birmingham team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong Quantity Surveying and Employer's Agent experience to take a leading role across industrial and logistics projects.

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be joining a professional team with a healthy pipeline of work across warehouses, distribution centres, logistics and wider industrial schemes. This role would suit a Senior Quantity Surveyor who is confident managing projects from feasibility stage through to completion and acting as Employer's Agent.

The Role

• Lead cost planning, feasibility advice, procurement and tender reporting.
• Administer contracts, valuations, variations, cost reporting and final accounts.
• Act as Employer's Agent: lead meetings, manage contractual matters, advise clients, coordinate consultants and contractors, and ensure projects are delivered in line with programme, budget and quality expectations.
• Support junior team members where required and maintain strong client relationships throughout each stage of the project.

The Candidate

The ideal Senior Quantity Surveyor will have a Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent construction‑related qualification. MRICS, working towards MRICS or substantial relevant consultancy experience would be highly beneficial.

They should have strong consultancy experience, proven Employer's Agent knowledge and a good understanding of JCT contracts. Experience across industrial, logistics, sheds, distribution centres or warehousing projects is essential.

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be commercially strong, client facing and confident managing their own workload.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well‑regarded consultancy in Birmingham, leading major industrial and logistics schemes with genuine long‑term progression.

What's in it for you?

• £50,000 - £65,000+
• 28 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• Health insurance
• Hybrid working
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life assurance
• Mobile and Laptop
• Car allowance
• Regular socials
• Cycle to work scheme
• Supportive culture
• Flexible working conditions
• Great work‑life balance
• Income protection
• Internal training programmes
• Death in Service contribution
• Health & Wellness programme

If you are a Senior Quantity Surveyor considering your career opportunities, then please contact Dominic Jansen at Brandon James. (phone number removed)

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