Senior Quantity Surveyor (MRICS)

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor (MRICS)
Location: Birmingham, UK
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 (dependent on experience)
Industry: Construction Consultancy / Built Environment
Reports To: Commercial Director / Associate Director

We are seeking a highly skilled and client-focused Senior Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) to join our established consultancy team in Birmingham. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality cost and commercial management services across a diverse portfolio of built environment projects, including residential, commercial, mixed-use, and public sector developments.

As a senior member of the team, you will lead on projects from inception through to completion, manage junior surveyors, and maintain close relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors.

• Lead the cost planning, procurement, and commercial management of construction projects.

• Prepare detailed cost estimates, tender documentation, and contract advice.

• Manage valuations, change control, interim applications, and final accounts.

• Provide strategic commercial advice to clients and stakeholders.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, JCT and NEC contracts, and client KPIs.

• Mentor and support APC candidates and junior team members.

• Contribute to business development, client retention, and company growth initiatives.

• MRICS chartership is essential.

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a consultancy or client-side role.

• Proven track record of delivering projects in the built environment sector.

• Strong working knowledge of JCT and NEC contract suites.

• Excellent client-facing, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Proficient in cost management software (e.g., CostX, Excel).

• Ability to manage multiple projects and teams concurrently.

• Competitive salary: £60,000 – £75,000 (DOE)

• Generous bonus scheme and performance incentives

• Clear and structured career progression opportunities

• Full RICS CPD and professional development support

• Flexible and hybrid working options

• Private healthcare, enhanced pension, and wellness programme

• Collaborative, inclusive team culture in a centrally located Birmingham office

If you are a driven and experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (MRICS) looking to take the next step in your consultancy career with a forward-thinking Birmingham-based firm, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role.