Senior Quantity Surveyor

Gold Group Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading main contractor in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee a major infrastructure project. This role offers hybrid working, competitive salary (£50k-£72k), and excellent career growth potential. You will manage project budgets, prepare financial reports, and lead a team of junior surveyors in a supportive environment with work-life balance.

Benefits

Annual leave of 25-26 days plus bank holidays

Option to purchase additional days

Contributory pension

Yearly pay reviews

Payment of professional fees

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor in heavy civil engineering.
• Must be within a reasonable commute of Coventry at least three days a week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage project budgets, ensuring costs are within limits.
• Prepare financial reports with cost forecasts.
• Administer contracts ensuring compliance.
• Review and process contract variations.
• Oversee the procurement process.
• Prepare tender documents and evaluate bids.
• Conduct interim valuations for payments.
• Assess and mitigate project risks.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor junior surveyors.

Skills

Project budgeting

Financial reporting

Contract administration

Procurement process

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Sector: Commercial, Construction. Type: Permanent.

Contact: Matthew Clegg. Job Published: 21 days ago.

Role: Senior Quantity Surveyor. Location: Central Birmingham. Offer: £50,000 to £72,000 + car & package + hybrid working + great career prospects + work life balance + exposure to a high profile project.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading main contractor delivering a high profile, major infrastructure project in the Centre of Birmingham. The Senior Quantity Surveyor will be given the opportunity to work on one of the largest heavy civil engineering projects in Europe and work alongside an experienced and driven team. The opportunity promises excellent career prospects with no glass ceilings to your own development, hybrid working, great work life balance and a competitive salary & package.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the project budgets, ensuring costs are kept within approved limits
• Prepare accurate financial reports including cost forecasts and budget updates
• Administration of contracts ensuring compliance with all T&C's
• Review and process contract variations and change orders
• Oversee the procurement process
• Prepare tender documents and evaluate bids
• Undertake interim valuations and preparation of applications for payment
• Identify, assess and mitigate projects risks
• Liaise with clients, consultants and stakeholders, providing up to date progress reports
• Lead and mentor junior quantity surveyors
• Provide commercial and contractual support and guidance to the wider project team

Experience/Qualifications

• Previously worked as a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Quantity Surveyor within the heavy civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities sectors
• Live within a reasonable commute of the office in Coventry (min. expectation 3 days a week)

Offer and Benefits

• Starting salary of £50,000 to £72,000
• 25-26 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Option to purchase an additional 5 days
• Contributory pension
• Yearly pay reviews
• Payment of professional fees

If you are a Quantity Surveyor looking for an exciting step up in your career or a Senior Quantity Surveyor feeling undervalued and looking at where you can take your career next, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on 01342 330 539.