Senior Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (SQS) - Facades Specialist
Location: Birmingham, UK
Company: Leading Specialist Sub-Contractor
Sector: Facades, Cladding, and External Envelope
Salary: 60,000 - 70,000

We are currently recruiting for a top-tier specialist sub-contractor, recognised for delivering outstanding facade, cladding, and external envelope solutions on high-profile projects across the UK. Their expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence have made them the exclusive partner of a Tier 1 contractor and other prestigious developers. They are now looking to expand their commercial team with an experienced Quantity Surveyor based in Birmingham.

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take full commercial ownership of large, complex facade packages, supporting project delivery teams and mentoring junior staff where required. You will be client-facing, commercially astute, and capable of protecting and enhancing margins through expert commercial management and leadership.

• Lead the commercial management of major facade and cladding projects from tender award to final account

• Manage procurement, subcontract negotiation, contract administration, and payment processes

• Prepare, review, and submit interim valuations, variations, and final accounts

• Develop and maintain detailed cost plans, budgets, and financial forecasts

• Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and contractual risks

• Provide strategic commercial advice to project and company leadership

• Liaise with clients, consultants, and external stakeholders to maintain strong working relationships

• Mentor and support junior QS team members

• Contribute to commercial reporting at board level

• Minimum 6-8 years' QS experience, with at least 3 years at Senior QS level

• Strong background in facades, cladding, or external envelope projects (essential)

• Expert knowledge of JCT and NEC contracts

• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and reporting skills

• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple large-scale packages

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management (or equivalent)

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities

• Based in or able to commute to Birmingham; willingness to travel to sites as needed

• Highly competitive salary plus executive package (car allowance, bonuses, etc.)

• Opportunities to progress into Commercial Manager or Project Commercial Lead roles

• Involvement in landmark projects with industry-leading clients

• A supportive, high-performing commercial team

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and training