Quantity Surveyor

Quantity Surveyor

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary: -50,000 - -60,000 + Package
Sector: Education
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you an ambitious Quantity Surveyor looking to work on high-quality education projects with a respected Tier 2 main contractor?

We are recruiting on behalf of an established regional contractor with a strong reputation for delivering projects across the Midlands. Due to continued growth and a healthy order book, they are looking to appoint a Quantity Surveyor to support the commercial delivery of a flagship education project in Birmingham.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that values collaboration, quality, and long-term career development while working on a significant project from inception through to completion.

As Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in managing the commercial aspects of the project, ensuring costs are effectively controlled while maximising value and maintaining strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and the wider project team.

Working closely with the Commercial Manager and site delivery teams, you''ll be involved throughout the project lifecycle, helping to ensure successful commercial outcomes.

• Manage the commercial delivery of an education construction project from start to final account.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports.
• Procure subcontractors and negotiate subcontract agreements.
• Value subcontractor applications and manage payments.
• Prepare and submit client valuations and applications for payment.
• Identify, price, and manage variations.
• Monitor project costs, risks, and opportunities.
• Produce accurate monthly cost reports and forecasts.
• Support the agreement of final accounts with both clients and subcontractors.
• Work collaboratively with operational teams to ensure commercial objectives are achieved.

To be successful in this role, you''ll have:

• Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor working for a main contractor.
• Experience delivering commercial aspects of construction projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Education sector experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong commercial awareness and contractual knowledge.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• A proactive, organised approach with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients and project teams.

• Degree or HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying or a related construction discipline.
• Experience working for a main contractor.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Working knowledge of standard forms of contract, including JCT.

• Salary of -50,000 - -60,000 depending on experience.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on a prestigious education project in Birmingham.
• Long-term career progression with a well-established Tier 2 main contractor.
• Supportive and collaborative commercial team.
• Strong pipeline of secured work across the West Midlands.
• Opportunity to develop your career within a growing regional business.

If you''re a commercially driven Quantity Surveyor looking to join a contractor with an excellent reputation and a strong pipeline of projects, we''d love to hear from you.