Chartered Quantity Surveyor - #2159288

Department: Consulting

Location: Birmingham

Description

CHPK Group


Who we are
CHPK are a leading consultancy specialising in fire safety engineering across the built environment. With a reputation for technical excellence and a client-first approach, we work across a diverse range of sectors including residential, commercial, heritage, healthcare, and high-rise developments.

We’re proud of our collaborative culture, where people are supported, ideas are shared, and every team member is valued. If you’re looking to work in a place where your contribution matters and your growth is encouraged, we’d love to hear from you.

Part of the Celnor Group
Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment.

While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

Job details
As a Quantity Surveyor within CHPK Limited, you play a key role in supporting both pre- and post-contract cost management services across a range of Commercial and Residential projects. You are responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of all quantity surveying duties, from cost planning and tender management to contract administration and project completion. Your role is critical in maintaining the company’s reputation for excellent client service and accurate cost management. This role will be remote with some office attendance required in the Birmingham office.

What you will do
You will have the chance to work across a variety of projects and be responsible for the delivery of a range of outputs including:

• Pre and Post-Contract Cost Management: Deliver comprehensive cost management services, including cost planning, tender management, contract administration, and final account agreements.
• Tender Preparation and Assessment: Prepare and assess tender packages, ensuring alignment with both client and project requirements.
• Monthly Cost Reports/Client Reporting: Provide clients with accurate, timely cost reports and updates to keep them informed of project financials.
• Cost Benchmarking and Analysis: Conduct benchmarking and analysis to support client decision-making with accurate, data-driven insights.
• Fund Monitoring: Provide fund monitoring services for development projects, ensuring financial governance and compliance with all agreed processes.
• Contract Administration/Project Management: Manage contract administration duties, ensuring projects are compliant with JCT and NEC contract suites.
• Reinstatement Cost Assessments: Conduct reinstatement cost assessments for insurance purposes, providing thorough, detailed valuations based on site inspections.
• Take-offs: Perform detailed take-offs to ensure accurate quantification of materials and labour for cost management purposes.

Who you are

• You you will need to have a degree in Quantity Surveying or a related qualification.
• Experience in a Quantity Surveyor role, with a strong foundation in the Commercial and Residential sectors.
• Have extensive knowledge of JCT and NEC contract suites, ensuring projects are delivered in line with industry standards.
• Ideally working towards or close to achieving MRICS status.
• You will be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and make informed decisions, while delivering a client-focused service.
• Strong communication skills and a professional manner, enabling you to manage client relationships effectively.

Join us
You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.

Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working options
• 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off and Christmas shutdown (2–4 days)
• Private healthcare and generous benefits package
• Ongoing CPD, training, and certification support, with rewards for passing professional qualifications and achieving long service
• Pension - employer matched contribution of 5% qualified earnings
• Two annual professional subscriptions paid (if applicable)
• Discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance
• Life assurance, 4x annual salary
• Opportunity to gain exposure to modern IT systems, cloud services, and cross-company projects
• Plus access to a wider range of employee benefits and rewards
  
  
  

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Important information
Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI-enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.