Senior Quantity Surveyor (Birmingham)

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£55,000–£75,000 a year

Birmingham

Location

Full-time

Job type

Permanent

Contract type

Hybrid

Work setup

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In brief

This Senior Quantity Surveyor role oversees the commercial performance of construction and MEP packages for a high-profile healthcare development. The work involves managing costs, contracts and subcontractor accounts throughout the project lifecycle to ensure objectives are met within budget and programme constraints.

Best for

Quantity Surveyors with experience in live operational environments like hospitals or data centres.

Non-negotiable

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction or MEP sectors.

What you need

Required

  • Quantity Surveying

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Cost reporting

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Procurement

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Subcontract management

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Commercial controls

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Contract administration

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • Stakeholder management

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • CSCS card

    Can be obtained

Preferred

  • Quantity Surveying degree

    Strongly implied by the listing

  • MRICS or MCIOB

    Strongly implied by the listing

Your day-to-day

  • Manage commercial performance

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Prepare cost reports

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Administer subcontract accounts

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Support tender processes

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Identify commercial risks

    Clearly stated in the job description.

  • Build stakeholder relationships

    Clearly stated in the job description.

Experience expected

Level

Senior level

Based on what the listing states

Years of experience

Not stated

No clear years requirement found

Evidence from the listing

Experience level

“…le As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial delivery of a major healthcare scheme, managing costs, contracts and subcontractor accounts throughout the project lifecycle.”

What's on offer

Hybrid working
Company car or allowance
25 days annual leave
Enhanced parental leave
Pension scheme
Share incentive plan
Paid volunteering leave
Full job description (from employer)⌄

Your New Company A leading UK construction and infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a major healthcare project in Birmingham. This high-profile development is being delivered within a live operational environment, requiring careful stakeholder management, commercial control and collaboration to ensure construction activities are completed safely and efficiently with minimal disruption. Your New Role As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will play a key role in the commercial delivery of a major healthcare scheme, managing costs, contracts and subcontractor accounts throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with operational, design and delivery teams, you will help maximise value, control risk and ensure commercial objectives are achieved across both construction and MEP packages. Key responsibilities include: Managing the commercial performance of construction and MEP work packages. Preparing cost reports, valuations, forecasts and cost reconciliations. Administering subcontract accounts from procurement through to final account. Supporting tender processes and subcontractor procurement activities. Identifying and managing commercial risks, opportunities, change and variations. Building strong relationships with clients, stakeholders and supply chain partners. Ensuring projects are delivered in line with contract requirements, programme and budget. Supporting project delivery within a live and constrained healthcare environment. What You'll Need to Succeed Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or equivalent commercial experience advantageous. Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction, or MEP sectors. Experience delivering projects in live operational environments such as hospitals, schools, universities, airports, manufacturing facilities or data centres. Strong understanding of cost reporting, procurement, subcontract management and commercial controls. Working knowledge of contract administration, change management, delay and disruption. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. CSCS card holder or willing to obtain MRICS, MCIOB or working towards professional accreditation is advantageous. What You'll Get in Return Salary of £55,000 - £75,000 DOE Company car or car allowance Hybrid and flexible working arrangements 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave Pension scheme and share incentive plan Employee recognition and reward programmes Paid volunteering leave Career progression opportunities on major UK projects What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

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