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
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Salary description
£55000.00 - £75000.00 per year