Senior Quantity Surveyor

Cityscape Consult; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established property consultancy in Tyseley is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead cost consultancy and project management services on high-profile developments. The successful candidate will be MRICS qualified (or equivalent) with experience in both pre- and post-contract cost management. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and hybrid working arrangements, set within a supportive environment that values professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified or significant relevant experience.
• Expertise in pre- and post-contract cost management.
• Confident managing projects and engaging clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of cost management.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates and tender documentation.
• Lead value engineering and risk management efforts.
• Administer contracts and manage change control.
• Provide accurate cost reporting and financial analysis.
• Support business development and client relationships.
• Mentor junior members of the team.

Skills

Cost management

Communication

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

MRICS qualification or working towards chartership

Job description

About the Company

My client is a well-established, multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy, delivering award-winning services across cost consultancy, project management, building surveying, and M&E disciplines. With offices nationwide and a strong presence across the Midlands, they support a diverse portfolio of public and private sector clients in residential, commercial, education, and regeneration projects.

Renowned for their collaborative culture and commitment to quality, my client combines technical excellence with a proactive, client-focused approach — providing innovative and sustainable solutions across all stages of the construction process.

About the Role

My client is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their expanding Birmingham office. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious professional to play a leading role in the delivery of cost consultancy and project management services on a range of high-profile developments.

Key responsibilities include

• Managing all aspects of pre- and post-contract cost management, including cost planning, procurement, and contract administration.
• Preparing detailed cost estimates, tender documentation, and bills of quantities.
• Leading value engineering and risk management exercises.
• Administering contracts and managing change control throughout the project lifecycle.
• Delivering accurate cost reporting and financial analysis to clients.
• Supporting business development and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Mentoring and guiding junior members of the cost consultancy team.

About the Requirements

• MRICS qualified (or working towards chartership with significant relevant experience).
• Experienced in both pre- and post-contract cost management across multiple sectors.
• Commercially astute with strong technical knowledge and attention to detail.
• Confident working independently, managing projects, and engaging with clients.
• Excellent communicator with well-developed negotiation and report-writing skills.
• Motivated, proactive, and able to contribute to a collaborative team environment.

About the Salary

My client offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, along with hybrid working arrangements and clear opportunities for career progression. The successful candidate will join a supportive consultancy that values professional development and provides exposure to a wide variety of projects across the built environment.