Senior Quantity Surveyor

Project / Senior Quantity Surveyor

📍 West Midlands (Birmingham & surrounding areas)
💷 £50,000 – £70,000 + package (exceptional candidates up to £75,000 considered)
🏢 Regional main contractor

About the Role

We are working with a well-established regional main contractor that has secured three live and upcoming building projects in the West Midlands, centred around the Birmingham area.

As a Project Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for one or more projects (depending on experience), working closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure strong commercial control and successful delivery.

This role suits someone who enjoys being hands-on with live projects, embedded with delivery teams, rather than operating in a purely freelance or consultancy-style capacity.

Key Responsibilities

Full commercial management of projects from procurement through to final account
Procurement and management of subcontract packages
Preparation of valuations, variations, and cost reports
Cashflow forecasting and cost control
Subcontractor and supplier relationship management
Change control and risk/opportunity management
Supporting commercial governance and reporting
Working collaboratively with project and site teams to drive value and performance
Overseeing large refurbs of Police Stations – £15m refurbishmentsAbout You

Proven experience as a Project QS or Senior QS with a main contractor
Background in building projects (e.g. commercial, education, healthcare, residential, mixed-use)
Comfortable managing multiple workstreams and stakeholders
Strong commercial awareness and communication skills
Seeking a permanent position within a stable contractor environment
Based in, or able to commute to, the West Midlands / Birmingham areaThis role is best suited to candidates looking for a long-term opportunity rather than short-term freelance or interim assignments.

Salary & Package

£50,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
Exceptional candidates up to £75,000 may be considered
Car allowance or company car
Pension and additional benefits
Clear long-term progression opportunities

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