Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Birmingham (Site Based)

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

The Quantity Surveyor will provide commercial and cost management support across demolition, ground remediation and earthworks projects from tender stage through to final account. This includes cost planning, procurement, subcontract management, valuations and financial reporting to ensure projects are delivered within budget and in line with contractual requirements. The role plays a key part in protecting commercial interests, managing risk and supporting successful project delivery.

The Quantity Surveyor will work closely with operational and estimating teams to ensure smooth handover from tender to delivery.

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong commercial awareness and financial management ability
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to show initiative
• Strong PC skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good understanding of contracts and construction law
• Strong customer-facing and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Enthusiastic and decisive, able to work independently or as part of a team
• Effective workload management and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong record‑keeping and reporting skills
• Direct experience within demolition, ground remediation, earthworks or related construction sectors

• Assist with cost planning and commercial input during tender stage
• Prepare and manage project budgets and cost forecasts
• Produce and submit interim valuations and applications for payment
• Measure works and prepare Bills of Quantities where required
• Procure subcontract packages and manage subcontractor accounts
• Analyse subcontract quotations and ensure scope completeness
• Negotiate subcontract terms and final accounts
• Identify and manage variations, change control and cost recovery
• Monitor project costs and report on financial performance
  
  Attend site meetings and liaise with operational teams
• Support risk management and contractual compliance
• Manage and respond to commercial queries
• Maintain accurate records to ensure smooth final account settlement

• Long‑term, stable role
• Involvement in technically challenging demolition, remediation and earthworks projects
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to a wide range of project values and contract types
• Clear opportunity for career development and progression