Senior Quantity Surveyor

Tilbury Douglas; Maney; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + car allowance

Annual leave 26 days

Long service leave

Private medical insurance

Life assurance & pension

Flexible benefits

Volunteer days

EAP

Job summary

Tilbury Douglas is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Building team in Birmingham. You will own the commercial management of projects, ensuring financial delivery from procurement through final account, while working with clients and supply chain partners to maximise value.

As a commercially astute professional, you will lead on cost control, forecasting, and reporting; manage subcontract procurement and contract administration; and mentor junior staff to build a high-performing

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing the commercial aspects of construction projects, including final accounts
• Strong knowledge of measurement, valuation, and standard forms of contract
• Experience in subcontract procurement, negotiation, and contract administration
• The ability to produce accurate cost reports, forecasts, and financial analysis
• A strong understanding of construction processes, drawings, and specifications
• Experience in risk management, value engineering, and dispute avoidance/resolution
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a collaborative approach
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the commercial management of projects, including cost control, forecasting, reporting, and final account agreement
• Lead on subcontract procurement, negotiation, and contract administration to ensure best value and effective risk management
• Prepare and manage applications for payment, variations, and claims, ensuring timely cash flow and commercial protection
• Work closely with project teams and clients to identify risks and opportunities, driving value engineering and commercial performance
• Lead, mentor, and support junior commercial staff, contributing to the development of a high-performing team

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Communication

Mentoring

Team leadership

Risk management

Commercial awareness

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Building
Location: Birmingham

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Building team, supporting projects across the West Midlands. This is a key commercial role with responsibility for ensuring the successful financial delivery of projects, from procurement through to final account.

You will take ownership of the commercial management of either a major project or multiple smaller schemes, with the autonomy to influence financial performance, manage risk, and support strategic decision-making. Working closely with operational teams, clients, and supply chain partners, you will play a critical role in driving value and ensuring commercial success.

As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:

• Take responsibility for the commercial management of projects, including cost control, forecasting, reporting, and final account agreement
• Lead on subcontract procurement, negotiation, and contract administration to ensure best value and effective risk management
• Prepare and manage applications for payment, variations, and claims, ensuring timely cash flow and commercial protection
• Work closely with project teams and clients to identify risks and opportunities, driving value engineering and commercial performance
• Lead, mentor, and support junior commercial staff, contributing to the development of a high-performing team

About You

You will be a commercially astute and detail-oriented professional with strong experience in quantity surveying within a main contractor environment.

You will bring:

• Proven experience managing the commercial aspects of construction projects, including final accounts
• Strong knowledge of measurement, valuation, and standard forms of contract
• Experience in subcontract procurement, negotiation, and contract administration
• The ability to produce accurate cost reports, forecasts, and financial analysis
• A strong understanding of construction processes, drawings, and specifications
• Experience in risk management, value engineering, and dispute avoidance/resolution
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a collaborative approach
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members

Experience across sectors such as health, education, commercial, or mixed-use developments is highly desirable. Professional membership (e.g. RICS) is desirable.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• 26 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days
• Additional long service leave at 3, 7, and 10 years
• Private medical insurance (with option to extend to family)
• Life assurance and pension matched up to 8%
• Enhanced family leave policies
• 2 volunteering days per year
• Flexible and agile working (role dependent)
• Employee Assistance Programme, including financial advice
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Access to "Perks at Work" discount platform
• Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, cycle to work scheme, and retail vouchers

Who We Are

Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company, delivering vital projects across sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment.

Our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and celebrates individual differences. We are proud to hold Investors in Diversity status.

Please note: we do not hold a sponsorship licence. This role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.

We look forward to receiving your application.