Senior Quantity Surveyor (Infrastructure)

Gleeds; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gleeds is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with a focus on infrastructure in Birmingham. This role offers a chance to manage projects that could include rail links or wind farms, addressing both pre and post-contract commercial management. Join a leading consultancy with opportunities for professional growth, networking, and a supportive culture that prioritizes employee well-being.

Benefits

Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career

Generous holiday allowance

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management in the UK infrastructure sector.
• Pre and post contract experience is essential.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of RICS or similar are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring financial accuracy.
• Managing NEC contracts and handling valuations.
• Supporting tendering processes and ensuring value for money.

Skills

Cost Management

Contract Administration

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction Law

Tools

PRISM

CEMAR

Costx

Viewpoint

Job description

Senior Quantity Surveyor (Infrastructure)

Gleeds Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

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About The Role

• Senior Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure
• Nottingham(Mixture of local office, home and client sites)
• Permanent
• Full time - with flexible working and core hours

About this opportunity
Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are a proud to say that we have been certified as a “Great Place to Work” which further acknowledges that we put our people at the heart of everything we do.

Gleeds Infrastructure specialise in delivering projects worldwide with extensive experience in Renewables, Technology, Transport and Utilities. Our goal is to deliver Infrastructure thatleaves a positive, lasting legacy when well-integrated into the physical, human, and economic environment. Whether it’s a rail link, wind farm, or flood defence barrier, the goal is to create tangible benefits for individuals, communities, and economies.

We are recruiting for aSenior Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager to join our team and be a part of our ambitious growth plans for 2025, whether you are an aspiring Quantity Surveyor that on your RICS journey and wanting challenging projects or an already established Senior QS looking to hone your skills, manage a small team and work on the biggest projects in the UK; our team have the knowledge and flexibility to develop your career and experiences.

In this role you will provide pre and post contract/commercial management advice and partner with our customers, a typical day could include -

• Cost Management & Reporting – Overseeing budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring financial accuracy.
• Contract Administration – Managing NEC contracts, handling valuations and payments.
• Procurement & Supplier Engagement – Supporting tendering processes and ensuring value for money.
• Commercial Assurance – Auditing projects, verifying estimates, and reviewing financial compliance.
• Risk & Change Management – Identifying financial risks and managing compensation events.
• Stakeholder Collaboration – Working closely with clients, contractors, and internal teams.
• Software & Systems Expertise – Using tools like PRISM, CEMAR, Costx, and Viewpoint.
• Main & Subcontractor Management – Overseeing project finances and ensuring compliance.
  

About The Candidate
What we are looking for

• You will be HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Quantity Surveying / Cost Management, Construction Law, or similar / relevant discipline.
• Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or another relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained.
• Relevant experience in Quantity Surveying/Commercial Management in the UK infrastructure sector.
• Pre and post contract experience.
• Understanding and experience with managing NEC3/4 contracts.
• A passion for infrastructure, sustainability and delivering great work.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships quickly with colleagues and clients.

What we can offer you

• Clear opportunities to develop and grow your career through training and further qualifications.
• Fantastic networking opportunities to grow your personal brand and expand your understanding of the industry.
• Generous holiday allowance plus the option to purchase additional days through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Highly competitive salary and the opportunity to increase this through continuous reviews.
• Employee Assistance Programme to ensure your health and personal well-being comes first.
• Our global travel scholarship programme gives you the unique opportunity to gain global experience.
• Flexible working arrangements to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance.
• Volunteering opportunities to engage with your local community or charitable organisations.
• Unparalleled support from central teams and a company that is recognised as a gold standard investor in people.
  
  

About The Company

About us

A world of opportunity
Gleeds is a place to be part of something bigger. We take pride in our diverse and supportive culture that empowers you to make a difference while creating connections with brilliant people – colleagues and clients alike. Enjoy doing work that shapes our collective future, while steering your own journey in a trusting environment. Benefit from our rich heritage and global opportunities as you construct a career with purpose.

With over 75 offices across the globe, you’ll become part of a truly global team that isn’t restricted by borders. We welcome new perspectives and ideas but above all, we believe that quality relationships sit at the heart of good business. We strive to be the people that seek to understand and bring people together. Wherever we are in the world, we’re committed to the success of our people, clients and communities – giving everyone a safer and more sustainable place to live, work and thrive.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

• Professionalism with personality
• Excellence with humility
• Innovation with agility

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing, Consulting, and Project Management

• Industries

  Construction, Truck Transportation, and Utilities

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