Senior Quantity Surveyor (Global Consultancy)

GEDON Recruitment PTY Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable cost consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor for its Birmingham office. This position involves leading project delivery, providing strategic commercial advice, and supporting junior team members. Candidates must be Chartered Quantity Surveyors with a strong background in managing diverse projects across sectors like commercial and infrastructure. The role offers competitive compensation, a clear progression pathway, and exposure to significant UK and international projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development support

Global project exposure

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a cost consultancy environment.
• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) is essential.
• Strong track record delivering projects in commercial, residential or infrastructure sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre- and post-contract cost management on projects.
• Prepare detailed cost plans and feasibility studies.
• Administer contracts and provide commercial advice throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Project delivery

Client-facing communication

Contract administration

Commercial judgement

Analytical capability

Education

Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS)

Tools

JCT

NEC forms of contract

Job description

About Our Client

We are partnered with a well-established, internationally operating cost consultancy with a strong presence across the UK, Middle East and North America. The business is recognised for delivering high-quality commercial and cost advisory services on complex, high-value projects for private and public-sector clients.

With a diverse international portfolio spanning commercial development, mixed-use schemes, residential, infrastructure and specialist sectors, the consultancy combines global capability with strong regional delivery teams. Their Birmingham office plays a key role in servicing UK clients while collaborating closely with colleagues across overseas offices.

The firm is known for its professional standards, structured career development and consistent investment in senior talent, making it a strong platform for experienced chartered professionals.

The Opportunity

The consultancy is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join its Birmingham team, taking a lead role in the delivery of key UK projects while contributing to an internationally connected consultancy environment. This position offers significant client exposure, technical responsibility and the opportunity to collaborate with global teams on select international commissions.

You will act as a trusted commercial advisor to clients, manage projects through all stages, and support the development of junior team members, while maintaining the consultancy’s high standards of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pre- and post-contract cost management across a range of commercial and mixed-use projects.
• Prepare detailed cost plans, feasibility studies, estimates and benchmarking reports.
• Manage procurement strategies, tender documentation, tender analysis and contract award processes.
• Administer contracts, valuations, variations, change control and cost reporting.
• Provide strategic commercial advice to clients and design teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to value engineering exercises and risk management processes.
• Support junior quantity surveyors and contribute to team leadership within the Birmingham office.
• Collaborate with international teams where required on overseas or cross-border projects.

Required Experience & Background

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within a cost consultancy environment.
• Chartered Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) – essential.
• Strong track record delivering projects in sectors such as commercial, residential, mixed-use or infrastructure.
• Confident operating in a client-facing role with responsibility for project delivery and commercial outcomes.
• Solid understanding of JCT and NEC forms of contract.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Strong commercial judgement and analytical capability.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence clients and stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, organised and capable of managing multiple projects concurrently.
• Collaborative mindset, comfortable working within international consultancy structures.
• Ambitious and motivated to progress within a growing global business.

What’s On Offer

• Salary: £75,000 (dependent on experience).
• Senior role within a respected international consultancy with global reach.
• Exposure to UK and international projects across the Middle East and North America.
• Clear progression pathway toward Associate and beyond.
• Competitive benefits package and continued professional development support.
• A collaborative, professional environment with strong leadership access.

How to Apply

To explore this opportunity in confidence, please forward your CV or project profile to [e-mail] or contact 07481 954446 for an initial conversation.