Strategic Project Quantity Surveyor - Drive Profit & Value

Wates Smartspace; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WPS in Birmingham is seeking a commercially minded Project Quantity Surveyor to drive pre- and post-contract commercial activities across projects from inception to completion.

The role focuses on delivering profitable outcomes, managing subcontractor procurement, and maintaining robust reporting. You will collaborate with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners to optimise value, while upholding HSE standards and NEC contract awareness.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveying or Project Surveying role.
• Strong commercial awareness with cost management skills.
• Knowledge of construction methods, measurement and valuation.
• Experience managing subcontractor procurement and contracts.
• Understanding of NEC contracts (preferred).
• Strong financial and analytical skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive approach with a focus on delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement pre and post-contract commercial strategies.
• Manage commercial functions and contract reporting.
• Support procurement, subcontractor management, and valuations.
• Produce monthly CVRs and commercial reports.
• Manage cash flow, cost control, and value recovery.
• Support the agreement of final accounts.
• Ensure contractual obligations and processes are completed on time.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Promote health, safety, environmental and compliance standards across projects.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

NEC contracts

Cost management

Subcontractor procurement

Financial analysis

Stakeholder relations

Communication

Negotiation

Proactive delivery

Tools

Software packages

Job description

WPS in Birmingham is seeking a commercially minded Project Quantity Surveyor to drive pre- and post-contract commercial activities across projects from inception to completion.

The role focuses on delivering profitable outcomes, managing subcontractor procurement, and maintaining robust reporting. You will collaborate with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners to optimise value, while upholding HSE standards and NEC contract awareness.