Senior Quantity Surveyor & Project Team Lead (Hybrid)

Baily Garner; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Flexible hours

Hybrid working

Medicash health plan

Life assurance

Job summary

Baily Garner is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with Project Team Leader responsibilities in Birmingham. You will manage client engagements, supervise the professional team, and deliver across residential, education, commercial, and regeneration sectors.

The role requires a consultancy background, MRICS or working towards chartership, and at least 5 years of experience in construction consultancy. Hybrid/office work and a comprehensive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• Relevant academic qualifications (e.g. BSc in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, or Project Management) or highly experienced in role.
• Ideally chartered (e.g. MRICS) or working towards chartership.
• 5+ years experience construction consultancy experience.
• Ability to negotiate contracts and act as Employers Agent.
• Experience mentoring/training others.
• Excellent client-facing skills including the ability to lead schemes, negotiate and navigate challenging discussions.
• Experience pre and post contract, cost planning at all RIBA stages.
• Strong understanding of JCT contracts (NEC or other forms beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Leading client engagement, presenting schemes, and managing project timelines.
• Acting as Contract Administrator or Employer's Agent.
• Appointing and overseeing the performance of the professional team.
• Preparing feasibility reports, contract documents, and budget estimates.
• Managing schemes, tendering procedures and contract arrangements.
• Delegating responsibilities while maintaining overall accountability.
• Advising clients on market conditions and procurement strategies.
• Preparing interim payment recommendations, final accounts, and variation adjustments.
• Participating in project meetings and driving successful delivery.
• Managing a project team.

Skills

Client engagement

Leadership

Negotiation

Mentoring

Project management

RIBA stages knowledge

Pre/post contract

JCT contracts

Education

BSc Quantity Surveying

MRICS

Job description

Baily Garner is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor with Project Team Leader responsibilities in Birmingham. You will manage client engagements, supervise the professional team, and deliver across residential, education, commercial, and regeneration sectors.

The role requires a consultancy background, MRICS or working towards chartership, and at least 5 years of experience in construction consultancy. Hybrid/office work and a comprehensive benefits package are included.