Senior Quantity Surveyor: Bids, Pre-Construction & Delivery

Wates Smartspace; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction West in Birmingham is seeking a Project / Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activity in bids and during delivery, based at Interchange Place, Birmingham. You will support pre-construction and bid teams, then transition to a commercial lead on delivery and manage risk and profitability.

Collaborating with operations, pre-construction and business development teams, you’ll shape winning commercial strategies, cost plans and subcontract management to secure future projects

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent.
• Experience with tenders, bids and pre-construction activities.
• Strong commercial awareness and contract knowledge.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the commercial aspects of bids, tenders and pre-construction activities.
• Developing cost plans, risk assessments and commercial strategies.
• Working closely with operational teams to ensure commercial viability.
• Contributing to successful conversion of opportunities into secured work.
• Managing project costs, forecasting and reporting during delivery phases.
• Procuring and managing subcontract accounts.
• Identifying and mitigating commercial risks and opportunities.
• Building strong relationships with customers, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Supporting achievement of business performance and profitability targets.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Tendering & Bids

Pre-construction

Contract knowledge

Negotiation & Stakeholder management

Cost control & Forecasting

Subcontract management

Financial reporting

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Member of RICS/CIOB (advantageous)

Job description

Construction West in Birmingham is seeking a Project / Senior Quantity Surveyor to lead commercial activity in bids and during delivery, based at Interchange Place, Birmingham. You will support pre-construction and bid teams, then transition to a commercial lead on delivery and manage risk and profitability.

Collaborating with operations, pre-construction and business development teams, you’ll shape winning commercial strategies, cost plans and subcontract management to secure future projects