Senior Quantity Surveyor

Hunter Dunning Limited; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Tyseley seeks a Senior Quantity Surveyor to act as Contract Administrator and manage projects efficiently. Candidates should have over 7 years of industry experience, particularly in residential consultancy, and a strong understanding of JCT contracts. The role offers competitive salary, flexible working hours, and benefits such as a car allowance and 25 days holiday. If you meet the criteria, submit your CV and portfolio.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday

Pay reviews twice a year

Car allowance

Qualifications

• 7 years+ of industry experience is ideal.
• Extensive experience in residential sector consultancy.
• Experience with pre and post contract cost planning.

Responsibilities

• Acting as Contract Administrator or Employer's Agent.
• Preparing feasibility reports and contract documents.
• Managing schemes, tendering, and contract arrangements.
• Preparing interim payment recommendations and final accounts.
• Leading client engagement and managing project timelines.

Skills

JCT contracts understanding

Cost planning expertise

Procurement expertise

Consultancy experience

Project management

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor Job in Birmingham

A fantastic opportunity with a leading, well-established consultancy that's looking to strengthen its team. Salary dependent on experience.

This opportunity is with a leading multidisciplinary consultancy delivering high-quality services across the built environment, including surveying, project management, M&E engineering, architecture, and sustainability. With a growing team of over 250 professionals across the UK, they deliver safe, efficient and sustainable outcomes across the public and residential sectors.

Role & Responsibilities

• Acting as Contract Administrator or Employer's Agent
• Preparing feasibility reports, contract documents, and budget estimates
• Managing schemes, tendering procedures and contract arrangements
• Preparing interim payment recommendations, final accounts, and variation adjustments
• Leading client engagement, presenting schemes, and managing project timelines.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of JCT contracts (NEC or other forms beneficial)
• Extensive consultancy experience, particularly in the residential sector (experience in education and other sectors is a plus)
• 7 years+ industry experience is ideal
• Strong cost planning and procurement expertise
• Experience pre and post contract, cost planning at all RIBA stages.

What you get back

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours and Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday
• Pay reviews twice a year
• Car allowance.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Referral

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