Senior Quantity Surveyor

Brandon James; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established construction consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead high-profile projects in the residential and build-to-rent sectors. The role involves delivering pre and post-contract quantity surveying services and managing stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Quantity Surveying, MRICS status, and strong experience in large-scale projects. This position offers a salary between £55,000 - £65,000, health insurance, a generous pension plan, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Health insurance

Hybrid working

Generous Pension Plan

25 Days holiday + Bank holidays

APC Programme

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

Qualifications

• Significant experience within a construction consultancy environment.
• Proven track record in pre- and post-contract duties from inception to final account.
• Experience with large-scale construction projects, ideally high-rise residential and build-to-rent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full spectrum of pre and post-contract quantity surveying services.
• Manage multiple stakeholders, both internally and externally.
• Ensure high standards of service while managing project delivery teams.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Contract knowledge (JCT, NEC)

Education

Degree or master's in Quantity Surveying

Full MRICS or equivalent chartered status

Job description

Overview

A well-established, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their Birmingham team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to take the lead on a variety of high-profile, large-scale projects, particularly in the high-rise residential and build-to-rent sectors.

Role and responsibilities

The successful Senior Quantity Surveyor will be responsible for delivering the full spectrum of pre and post contract quantity surveying services on complex developments. You will have demonstrable experience of working autonomously within a consultancy environment as a Senior Quantity Surveyor and will be comfortable managing multiple stakeholders, both internally and externally.

This role is well-suited to a confident and client-focused Senior Quantity Surveyor who can deliver high standards of service while managing project delivery teams. Strong contract knowledge—particularly with JCT and NEC forms—is essential, as is the ability to work under pressure on fast-paced, large-value projects.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• A degree or master's qualification in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Full MRICS or equivalent chartered status (essential)
• Significant experience within a construction consultancy environment
• Proven track record in pre- and post-contract duties from inception to final account
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent team leadership and people management abilities
• Experience with large-scale construction projects, ideally high-rise residential and build-to-rent
• Good working knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts

What's in it for you?

• £55,000 - £65,000
• 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• APC Programme
• 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.

01628 334 719

Reference #DJ1003

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