Senior Quantity Surveyor

Project / Senior Quantity Surveyor

📍 West Midlands (Birmingham & surrounding areas)

💷 £50,000 - £70,000 + package (exceptional candidates up to £75,000 considered)

🏢 Regional main contractor

We are working with a well‑established regional main contractor that has secured three live and upcoming building projects in the West Midlands, centred around the Birmingham area.

As a Project Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for one or more projects (depending on experience), working closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure strong commercial control and successful delivery.

This role suits someone who enjoys being hands‑on with live projects, embedded with delivery teams, rather than operating in a purely freelance or consultancy‑style capacity.

• Full commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account
• Procurement and management of subcontract packages
• Preparation of valuations, variations, and cost reports
• Cashflow forecasting and cost control
• Subcontractor and supplier relationship management
• Change control and risk/opportunity management
• Supporting commercial governance and reporting
• Working collaboratively with project and site teams to drive value and performance
• Overseeing large refurbs of Police Stations – £15m refurbishments

• Proven experience as a Project QS or Senior QS with a main contractor
• Background in building projects (e.g. commercial, education, healthcare, residential, mixed‑use)
• Comfortable managing multiple work streams and stakeholders
• Strong commercial awareness and communication skills
• Seeking a permanent position within a stable contractor environment
• Based in, or able to commute to, the West Midlands / Birmingham area
• This role is best suited to candidates looking for a long‑term opportunity rather than short‑term freelance or interim assignments.

• £50,000 - £70,000 depending on experience
• Exceptional candidates up to £75,000 may be considered
• Car allowance or company car
• Pension and additional benefits
• Clear long‑term progression opportunities

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