Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor Birmingham Up to £80,000 per annum, plus additional benefits
 
Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to take ownership of the commercial function on high-profile infrastructure projects? We’re looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading contractor, delivering multi-disciplinary light rail and civil engineering projects across the Midlands.
 
The Role
You’ll take a leading role in managing the commercial function across a portfolio of projects, from inception to final account, ensuring profitability, efficiency, and compliance at every stage. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you’ll lead and mentor a team of QSs, driving best practice in cost control, reporting, and contract management, while taking commercial ownership of your allocated projects.
 
What’s on Offer

• Health Cashplan – Including cover for children
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance, including digital GP
• Competitive salary package with excellent benefits
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• A collaborative and supportive working environment where your contribution matters
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, transformational infrastructure projects
• 26 days leave, plus bank holidays

Key Responsibilities:

• Take commercial ownership of allocated projects, managing the full commercial lifecycle from inception to final account
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior and intermediate QSs within the commercial team
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and reporting to ensure profitability and cost control
• Identify and drive awareness of risk and opportunity, ensuring contractual obligations are met across teams
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor management, and supply chain relationships
• Ensure timely and accurate commercial reporting, valuations, and final accounts
• Lead negotiation and resolution of contractual disputes and claims
• Provide senior commercial and contractual support and guidance throughout the project lifecycle
• Deputise for the Commercial Manager where required

About You:
You’ll have a strong background in commercial management within the construction or engineering sector, ideally gained on large-scale civils or infrastructure projects. You’ll be confident managing budgets, mentoring others, and handling complex contractual matters independently.
 
Essential Experience & Skills:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a QS on major projects, with demonstrable seniority
• Proven track record in cost management, forecasting, and reporting
• Experience leading or mentoring junior commercial team members
• Hands-on experience with procurement and supply chain management
• Strong experience handling contractual disputes and claims
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office

Qualifications:

• Preferred but not essential – Degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (RICS or CIOB accredited preferred)

Apply now or speak to #Harry at Pure Talent Group for a confidential chat. Send your CV through the link for an immediate call back.

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