Overview
Quantity Surveyor position based in Birmingham City Centre. Travel will be required. Salary: 60,000 - £70,000 per annum + Car allowance + Package. Contract Type: Permanent or freelance. Availability: This role is immediately available.
This role involves overseeing all cost-related elements of projects, ensuring budgets are maintained, risks are managed, and value is delivered to clients. You will work across a range of project types, including commercial offices, retail spaces, residential refurbishments, and bespoke interior fit-outs, often with multi-million-pound budgets. You will contribute to the development of commercial strategy and provide guidance on best practice for cost management and procurement.
Responsibilities
* Prepare detailed cost estimates, feasibility studies, and cost plans from project inception through to completion.
* Monitor project budgets, produce regular financial reports, and forecast cash flow to ensure projects remain commercially viable.
* Undertake procurement activities, including tender preparation, evaluation, and subcontractor appointment.
* Conduct interim valuations, final accounts, and manage variations in line with contract requirements.
* Review and negotiate contracts, variations, claims, and disputes to protect the organisation's interests.
* Work closely with project managers, site teams, design consultants, and clients to ensure financial and contractual objectives are met.
* Assess project risks, implement mitigation strategies, and proactively identify cost-saving opportunities.
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, contractual obligations, and internal procedures.
* Maintain accurate records and provide clear, comprehensive reporting to senior management and clients.
* Support business development activities by providing cost advice and input into tender proposals.
Candidate profile
* Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, or related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
* Experience in the construction, interiors, or fit-out sector.
* Proven experience in cost management, financial reporting, procurement, and risk management on high-value projects.
* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable recommendations.
* Exceptional negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines.
How to Apply
If you are interested in working for this established company, please apply with your updated CV
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