Senior Quantity Surveyor - #2135151

Senior Quantity Surveyor

West Midlands

£65,000 - £88,000 + Car Allowance + Comprehensive Benefits Package (D.O.E)

Full Time, Permanent

BPSS Security Clearance Required

Senior Quantity Surveyor | Building Construction

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and highly respected UK construction business delivering projects across the West Midlands.

Working within the Building division, you will play a key role in the commercial delivery of major construction projects, taking responsibility for financial performance, contract administration, risk management, and stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

This position offers the opportunity to work on prestigious projects across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, public sector and mixed-use developments.

The Role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:

• Lead the commercial management of major projects or multiple smaller schemes.
• Manage project costs, forecasts, valuations, reporting, and final accounts.
• Procure and manage subcontractor packages, ensuring best value and effective risk control.
• Prepare and manage applications for payment, variations, and contractual claims.
• Work closely with operational teams to identify commercial risks and opportunities.
• Drive value engineering initiatives and support strategic commercial decision-making.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the commercial team.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contractor environment.
• Strong commercial management experience across construction projects.
• Experience managing final accounts and contract administration.
• Excellent knowledge of measurement, valuation, and standard forms of contract.
• Strong financial reporting, forecasting, and cost management skills.
• A sound understanding of construction methods, drawings, and specifications.
• Experience in risk management, dispute avoidance, and commercial negotiations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior surveyors.

Desirable

Professional membership or working towards membership with RICS or equivalent.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and car allowance
• 26 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell additional leave
• Additional leave awards for long service
• Private medical insurance
• Pension contribution matched up to 8%
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Flexible and agile working options
• Paid volunteering days
• Professional membership fees covered
• Employee discount platform
• Flexible benefits package including dental, travel and critical illness cover

Important Information

Please note that this position requires successful completion of BPSS security clearance. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

If you're an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor looking to join a forward-thinking contractor with an excellent project portfolio and genuine career development opportunities, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.

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