Senior Quantity Surveyor – Civils

Bimplus; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Job summary

Bimplus is recruiting a Senior Quantity Surveyor for a major civil infrastructure project in Birmingham. The role combines commercial leadership with procurement, contract administration and cost control, on a hybrid-working basis within a modern office.

You will manage NEC-based contracts, oversee interim and final accounts, and work closely with delivery teams to support project objectives and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent).
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within heavy civils.
• Strong cost control, reporting and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial performance of allocated work packages.
• Administer NEC contracts and ensure contractual obligations are met.
• Prepare, manage and agree interim applications and final accounts.
• Procure and manage subcontractors, including change control and variations.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities and implement mitigation strategies.
• Produce accurate cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Support project teams with commercial advice and decision-making.

Skills

NEC experience

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Commercial leadership

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent

Job description

Your new company You will be joining an industry-leading Tier 1 contractor renowned for delivering major and complex infrastructure projects across the UK. This multi-accredited and high-profile contractor is well-known for their commitment to quality, safety and innovation as well as valuing its people and investing in their growth. They are currently delivering one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes, HS2, and as a result, they are actively seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their high-performing commercial team.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of their modern Birmingham office with hybrid and flexible working.

Your new role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for the commercial management of major civil engineering works from procurement through to final account. Working closely with project delivery teams, you will provide commercial leadership, ensure contractual compliance and support the successful delivery of key project objectives.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the commercial performance of allocated work packages
• Administering NEC contracts and ensuring contractual obligations are met
• Preparing, managing and agreeing interim applications and final accounts
• Procuring and managing subcontractors, including change control and variations
• Identifying commercial risks and opportunities and implementing mitigation strategies
• Producing accurate cost reporting, forecasting and cash flow management
• Supporting project teams with commercial advice and decision-making
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, clients, supply chain partners and subcontractors
• Contributing to the successful delivery of one of the UK's most high-profile infrastructure projects.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent
• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within heavy civils
• Strong working knowledge of NEC form of contact
• Excellent cost control, reporting and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, commercially astute and solutions-focused mindset
• Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return

• Starting salary up to £72,000 per annum
• Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (2 days' remote per week) and flexible working hours
• Company pension scheme (matched up to 8%)
• Subsistence allowance (where applicable)
• Private health insurance
• Professional qualification support
• Multiple family-friendly benefits
• Clear career progression in a supportive, high-performing commercial team
• Flexibility to move between projects, regions and sectors as your career develops
• Modern office environment with excellent on-site facilities and collaborative workspaces
• Industry-recognised training and development programmes
• Opportunity to work on HS2, one of the most significant infrastructure projects in Europe and more.

Please note: applicants must hold existing UK work authorisation; visa sponsorship cannot be provided for this position.