Senior Quantity Surveyor

Chase Taylor Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic commercial team in Birmingham. The role involves managing financial and contractual aspects of construction projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Responsibilities include preparing cost estimates, leading the tender process, and liaising with stakeholders to maximize project value. The successful candidate will travel between Birmingham and Gloucester offices for site visits while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Quantity Surveyor in construction projects.
• Ability to manage financial and contractual aspects of projects.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates and budgets.
• Lead and manage the tender process.
• Monitor project costs and cash flow.
• Value completed work and issue interim valuations.
• Manage subcontractor accounts and payments.

Skills

Knowledge of JCT

Knowledge of NEC

Cost management

Budget preparation

Tender process management

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a market-leading manufacturer, supplier, and installer specialising in high-performance automated doors, windows, and integrated security solutions for commercial and industrial environments. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their dynamic commercial team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering technically complex projects across diverse sectors, ensuring commercial success while maintaining the highest standards of quality and compliance.

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will manage all financial and contractual aspects of the construction projects, ensuring they are delivered within budget, on time, and to the required quality standards.

Acting as a cost consultant and commercial manager, you will calculate material costs, manage tender processes, monitor project expenditure, and maximise value throughout the project lifecycle. You will work collaboratively across site and office environments, liaising with clients, contractors, design teams, and internal stakeholders to ensure profitability and operational efficiency. Knowledge of JCT (Joint Contracts Tribunal) and NEC (New Engineering Contract) is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, budgets, and bills of quantities
• Lead and manage the tender process
• Provide cost planning and value engineering input
• Monitor project costs and cash flow
• Value completed work and issue interim valuations
• Manage subcontractor accounts and payments
• Assess and manage variations and design changes
• Provide accurate cost reporting and forecasting
• Identify and manage financial and contractual risks
• Ensure regulatory and contractual compliance
• Support resolution of commercial and contractual disputes

You will be instrumental in bridging the gap between business operations, design, and construction teams to ensure projects are commercially successful and efficiently delivered.

The successful candidate will be based at either the Birmingham or Gloucester office, with regular travel required to attend site visits.