Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Senior Quantity Surveyor - Major Infrastructure Scheme (West Midlands)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading civil engineering contractor delivering a significant transport regeneration project in Birmingham (not HS2!). The project forms a critical part of the wider regeneration strategy across the West Midlands and the opportunity promises excellent career progression, great earning potential and an excellent work life balance.

• Lead the commercial management of the project, ensuring adherence to programme and financial objectives.
• Administer NEC4 Option C contracts, including valuations, cost forecasting, and change control.
• Develop and implement value engineering and procurement strategies to enhance efficiency and profitability.
• Manage subcontractor relationships, ensuring performance, compliance, and alignment with contractual obligations.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, forecasts, and risk assessments for senior management.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and commercial guidance to the surveying team.
• Support the strategic delivery of the project through close collaboration with project managers and engineers.

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor in civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Strong command of NEC4 Option C contract management.
• Demonstrable success managing subcontractor packages and budgets.
• Advanced skills in cost reporting, forecasting, and financial control.
• Commercial acumen, negotiation capability, and effective communication with stakeholders.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related discipline.

• Professional accreditation (MRICS or MCIOB).
• Prior involvement in transport, infrastructure, or regeneration projects.

• Competitive starting salary of £56,000 to £65,000
• Travel allowance of £4,700
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• Structured career progression within a national infrastructure business.
• Exposure to complex, high-value schemes offering long-term development potential.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in a flagship regional infrastructure programme. If you're a Senior Quantity Surveyor keen on a new challenge or a Quantity Surveyor looking for a step up, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on (phone number removed).

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