Quantity Surveyor

Skilled Careers

Quantity Surveyor – Building 

Location: Birmingham, England

We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established Building team, supporting the commercial delivery of projects across the East Midlands. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key commercial activities across one or more projects, working closely with senior commercial staff and operational teams to ensure successful financial outcomes.

You will play an important role in protecting project margins, managing subcontractor accounts, and ensuring accurate cost control and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further develop their career within a leading Tier 1 contractor environment.

The Role

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will:

Support the commercial management of projects, including cost control, forecasting, and reporting

Assist in the procurement and administration of subcontractor packages

Manage valuations, variations, and applications for payment

Contribute to monthly cost/value reconciliation and financial reporting

Work closely with operational teams to support project delivery and identify commercial risks and opportunities

About You

You will be a motivated and detail-focused Quantity Surveyor with experience in a main contractor environment.

You will bring:

Experience working on construction projects in a commercial capacity

Understanding of measurement, valuation, and standard forms of contract

Strong numerical and analytical skills with attention to detail

Ability to work collaboratively within a project team environment

Good communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Competence in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Experience across sectors such as health, education, commercial, or mixed-use projects is desirable. Working towards or holding RICS membership is an advantage.

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary and car allowance

26 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days

Additional long service leave at 3, 7, and 10 years

Private medical insurance (with option to extend to family)

Life assurance and pension matched up to 8%

Enhanced family leave policies

2 volunteering days per year

Flexible and agile working (role dependent)

Employee Assistance Programme, including financial advice

Payment of professional membership fees

Access to a retail discount platform

Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, cycle to work scheme, and retail vouchers

About the Employer

Our client is a leading UK contractor delivering projects across a wide range of sectors including health, education, infrastructure, and commercial developments. They are known for delivering high-quality schemes and for fostering a collaborative and inclusive working culture.

Please note: This role is subject to baseline security clearance requirements, and candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available