Senior Quantity Surveyor | Lead & Shape Birmingham Growth

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a Birmingham-based cost management consultancy to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Associate Director. The role leads cost management services, shapes the Birmingham team, and builds long-term client relationships across diverse projects.

You will own commissions from feasibility to final account, influence team growth, and pursue director-level progression for the right person. This is a senior, high-impact opportunity.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in a consultancy cost management or quantity surveying role.
• MRICS (or working towards it) for senior level candidates.
• Track record leading projects and managing client relationships independently.
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence to advise clients at a senior level.
• Experience leading and developing people.

Responsibilities

• Leading cost management and quantity surveying on a range of projects with delivery and commercial accountability.
• Acting as trusted adviser to clients, building lasting relationships and winning repeat/new work.
• Preparing and presenting cost plans, feasibility studies, procurement advice and cost reports.

Skills

MRICS

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Cost management

Tools

Cost planning tools

Job description

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a Birmingham-based cost management consultancy to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Associate Director. The role leads cost management services, shapes the Birmingham team, and builds long-term client relationships across diverse projects.

You will own commissions from feasibility to final account, influence team growth, and pursue director-level progression for the right person. This is a senior, high-impact opportunity.