Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location: Birmingham

An established and highly regarded main contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to support the successful delivery of building projects across the West Midlands region.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven professional to take ownership of either a major scheme or a portfolio of projects, providing commercial leadership from procurement through to final account. You will work closely with operational teams, clients, and supply chain partners to maximise project value, manage risk, and drive commercial success.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:

• Lead the commercial management of construction projects, ensuring robust cost control, forecasting, reporting, and final account settlement.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, tender analysis, negotiations, and ongoing contract administration.
• Prepare, submit, and negotiate interim valuations, variations, and contractual claims.
• Monitor project performance, identifying commercial risks and opportunities while implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with project delivery teams to enhance profitability through value engineering and commercial best practice.
• Produce accurate cost reports, cash flow forecasts, and financial performance updates for senior management.
• Support and mentor Assistant and Quantity Surveyors, helping to develop future talent within the commercial team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience in a Quantity Surveying or Senior Quantity Surveying role within a main contracting environment.
• A strong track record of managing the commercial delivery of construction projects through to final account.
• Excellent knowledge of construction contracts, measurement principles, valuations, and cost management.
• Experience procuring and managing subcontract packages across a range of disciplines.
• The ability to produce detailed cost forecasts, financial reports, and project commercial reviews.
• Strong understanding of construction methodology, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Experience managing commercial risk, dispute avoidance, and value engineering initiatives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous experience supporting or mentoring junior commercial team members.

Experience working across sectors such as education, healthcare, commercial, residential, mixed-use, or public sector developments would be advantageous.

A degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline is preferred, with RICS membership or progression towards chartership viewed favourably.

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• Annual bonus scheme
• 26 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance cover
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Professional membership fees paid
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Flexible and agile working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Volunteering days and community engagement initiatives
• Flexible benefits package including dental cover, critical illness insurance, travel insurance, cycle-to-work scheme, and retail discounts

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction business delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across the region, offering excellent career progression and the chance to play a key role in high-profile developments.