A Quantity Surveyor job based in Solihull within the housebuilding sector Your new company They are a leading 5-star housebuilder, consistently recognised for delivering high-quality homes since 2010. Their success comes from combining innovation, expertise, and a strong commitment to putting customers first. They offer tailored career opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals, and ex-Armed Forces personnel to help shape the future of homebuilding. They have a hybrid working approach that allows office-based colleagues to balance time between the office, construction sites, sales offices, and home, ensuring flexibility and collaboration. Your new role Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial and surveying responsibilities for a site. Effectively manage costs for the site, and ensure targets are met by managing and controlling the budget and valuations, including monthly updating of the estimated final costs, show absolute cost and value reconciliation. Responsible for managing all subcontractor procedures and processes, and materials and goods if necessary, whilst always ensuring compliance with Group Policies and Procedures. Value engineer all trades, ensuring that we are always one step ahead of the market. What you'll need to succeed Qualified to HND level or higher with a valid CSCS card. Must have a full understanding of current market conditions and rates. Must be able to control cost to complete on all trades and on all provisions to ensure live cost certainty. Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets and subsequent valuations. Methodical, conscientious and organised, works to deliver high standards. Strong IT skills, working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment, i.e. project management/payment and valuation software. Articulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Able to contribute towards the resolution of disputes, problems and cost issues. Able to work on own initiative, with the drive to take ownership of projects. Strong communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally. Wide experience in the discipline within the house building industry. Strong communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements etc. Team player, and supportive of colleagues. What you'll get in return £50,000 - £60,000 salary (experience dependant) Competitive Bonus Scheme Private Medical Cover Company Car or Cash Allowance Annual Medical Health Assessment 26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days) Choice of Flexible Benefits Enhanced Family Friendly Policies 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. #
08/01/2026
Full time
A Quantity Surveyor job based in Solihull within the housebuilding sector Your new company They are a leading 5-star housebuilder, consistently recognised for delivering high-quality homes since 2010. Their success comes from combining innovation, expertise, and a strong commitment to putting customers first. They offer tailored career opportunities for apprentices, graduates, experienced professionals, and ex-Armed Forces personnel to help shape the future of homebuilding. They have a hybrid working approach that allows office-based colleagues to balance time between the office, construction sites, sales offices, and home, ensuring flexibility and collaboration. Your new role Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor/Commercial Manager, you will be responsible for the commercial and surveying responsibilities for a site. Effectively manage costs for the site, and ensure targets are met by managing and controlling the budget and valuations, including monthly updating of the estimated final costs, show absolute cost and value reconciliation. Responsible for managing all subcontractor procedures and processes, and materials and goods if necessary, whilst always ensuring compliance with Group Policies and Procedures. Value engineer all trades, ensuring that we are always one step ahead of the market. What you'll need to succeed Qualified to HND level or higher with a valid CSCS card. Must have a full understanding of current market conditions and rates. Must be able to control cost to complete on all trades and on all provisions to ensure live cost certainty. Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail, able to gather, interpret and present data to facilitate preparation of budgets and subsequent valuations. Methodical, conscientious and organised, works to deliver high standards. Strong IT skills, working knowledge of computer systems within the commercial environment, i.e. project management/payment and valuation software. Articulate, clear and credible, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Able to contribute towards the resolution of disputes, problems and cost issues. Able to work on own initiative, with the drive to take ownership of projects. Strong communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally. Wide experience in the discipline within the house building industry. Strong communication skills, the ability to build effective working relationships both internally and externally Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, NHBC and Health and Safety requirements etc. Team player, and supportive of colleagues. What you'll get in return £50,000 - £60,000 salary (experience dependant) Competitive Bonus Scheme Private Medical Cover Company Car or Cash Allowance Annual Medical Health Assessment 26 days' holiday (increase by 1 day for every 3 years' continuous service up to 29 days) Choice of Flexible Benefits Enhanced Family Friendly Policies 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. #
1st Step Solutions are currently working with a National Contractor who are looking to recruit a Electrical Project Engineer to be based in Solihull.
Job Purpose:
* To be responsible for the successful delivery of electrical projects from tender stage through to handover with emphasis on technical, health & safety, programming, procurement, commercial and quality systems.
Aims & Objectives:
* Using solid engineering practices to deliver quality projects safely and within financial requirements.
* Interaction internally and with clients (and their design teams) to provide repeat business
* Be able to lead estimate submissions, attend client meetings and to develop this into the projects successful completion.
* Depending on the project, will also be required to lead the project with support from mechanical and commercial members of staff.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
* Overall responsibility for management of designers, sub contractors, suppliers, supervisors and engineering support staff.
* Accountable to the Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor.
* Production of Construction Phase Plans
* Production of methodical and regimented RAMS including vetting of sub contractor submissions.
* Setting up site for safe, efficient and regimented delivery
* Produce site logistics and site waste management plans
* Inspect and monitor safety systems to create zero tolerance culture and to embrace Don't Walk By values with emphasis on near miss reporting, relevant toolbox talks and visible presence and communication with all members of the site delivery team (including clients and main contractors).
Design, Installation, Commissioning and Testing of following disciplines:
* LV and HV Systems.
* UPS and Generation.
* Lighting, Lighting Control and Emergency Lighting.
* Small Power.
* Voice and Data.
* Containment Selection.
* Multi Service Bracket Design.
* Fire Detection and Alarm.
* Access Control, Intruder Systems and Security.
* Photovoltaics and EV Charging.
* Earthing and Lightning Protection.
Be able to:
* Interpret contract drawings and specifications (including architectural and structural).
* Identify changes in relation to the contract.
* Maximise 'upward' change.
* Minimise 'downward' change.
* Manage and monitor costs and second take off if necessary.
* Carry out value engineering.
* Produce technical submissions.
* Carry out bid analysis and vetting of quotations/proposals.
* Procure plant items and sub contractor packages (engineering, commercial, planning & safety).
* Manage draughting resources to produce detailed installation drawings.
* Understand methods of build such as structure, externals, partitions, raised floors and ceilings.
* Have a basic understanding of mechanical systems.
* Have planning skills to understand overall sequence, identify key dates and monitor progress.
* Produce inspection and test plans.
* Manage testing, commissioning and demonstration phase including training.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
* BTEC ONC/HNC.
* CSCS/IOSH/SMSTS.
* JCT D&B and NEC Contract Awareness.
* Excellent communication skills and visibility with site operations to identify issues and problem solve.
* Be aware of health and safety requirements and the continual assessment/control of risk.
* Trimble design software for cable sizing models, distribution boards schedules & protection studies.
* MPP for programming and programme management including procurement and progress reporting.
* Understand a project commissioning plan and comply with all aspects.
* Produce builderswork details in sketch format including duct and conduit setting out.
* Produce schematics in Autocad and match to cable sizing and distribution boards.
* To actively contribute to the team (internal and client team).
* Represent the company with a professional, organised and open approach to achieve project completion on time, safely and to the projects margin expectations
* To be a motivated leader who can motivate and inspire others to produce work of the highest quality and use these benchmarks to help maintain clients and secure new clients
15/09/2022
Permanent
1st Step Solutions are currently working with a National Contractor who are looking to recruit a Electrical Project Engineer to be based in Solihull.
Job Purpose:
* To be responsible for the successful delivery of electrical projects from tender stage through to handover with emphasis on technical, health & safety, programming, procurement, commercial and quality systems.
Aims & Objectives:
* Using solid engineering practices to deliver quality projects safely and within financial requirements.
* Interaction internally and with clients (and their design teams) to provide repeat business
* Be able to lead estimate submissions, attend client meetings and to develop this into the projects successful completion.
* Depending on the project, will also be required to lead the project with support from mechanical and commercial members of staff.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
* Overall responsibility for management of designers, sub contractors, suppliers, supervisors and engineering support staff.
* Accountable to the Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor.
* Production of Construction Phase Plans
* Production of methodical and regimented RAMS including vetting of sub contractor submissions.
* Setting up site for safe, efficient and regimented delivery
* Produce site logistics and site waste management plans
* Inspect and monitor safety systems to create zero tolerance culture and to embrace Don't Walk By values with emphasis on near miss reporting, relevant toolbox talks and visible presence and communication with all members of the site delivery team (including clients and main contractors).
Design, Installation, Commissioning and Testing of following disciplines:
* LV and HV Systems.
* UPS and Generation.
* Lighting, Lighting Control and Emergency Lighting.
* Small Power.
* Voice and Data.
* Containment Selection.
* Multi Service Bracket Design.
* Fire Detection and Alarm.
* Access Control, Intruder Systems and Security.
* Photovoltaics and EV Charging.
* Earthing and Lightning Protection.
Be able to:
* Interpret contract drawings and specifications (including architectural and structural).
* Identify changes in relation to the contract.
* Maximise 'upward' change.
* Minimise 'downward' change.
* Manage and monitor costs and second take off if necessary.
* Carry out value engineering.
* Produce technical submissions.
* Carry out bid analysis and vetting of quotations/proposals.
* Procure plant items and sub contractor packages (engineering, commercial, planning & safety).
* Manage draughting resources to produce detailed installation drawings.
* Understand methods of build such as structure, externals, partitions, raised floors and ceilings.
* Have a basic understanding of mechanical systems.
* Have planning skills to understand overall sequence, identify key dates and monitor progress.
* Produce inspection and test plans.
* Manage testing, commissioning and demonstration phase including training.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
* BTEC ONC/HNC.
* CSCS/IOSH/SMSTS.
* JCT D&B and NEC Contract Awareness.
* Excellent communication skills and visibility with site operations to identify issues and problem solve.
* Be aware of health and safety requirements and the continual assessment/control of risk.
* Trimble design software for cable sizing models, distribution boards schedules & protection studies.
* MPP for programming and programme management including procurement and progress reporting.
* Understand a project commissioning plan and comply with all aspects.
* Produce builderswork details in sketch format including duct and conduit setting out.
* Produce schematics in Autocad and match to cable sizing and distribution boards.
* To actively contribute to the team (internal and client team).
* Represent the company with a professional, organised and open approach to achieve project completion on time, safely and to the projects margin expectations
* To be a motivated leader who can motivate and inspire others to produce work of the highest quality and use these benchmarks to help maintain clients and secure new clients
1st Step Solutions are currently working with a National Contractor who are looking to recruit a Electrical Project Engineer to be based in Solihull.
Job Purpose:
* To be responsible for the successful delivery of electrical projects from tender stage through to handover with emphasis on technical, health & safety, programming, procurement, commercial and quality systems.
Aims & Objectives:
* Using solid engineering practices to deliver quality projects safely and within financial requirements.
* Interaction internally and with clients (and their design teams) to provide repeat business
* Be able to lead estimate submissions, attend client meetings and to develop this into the projects successful completion.
* Depending on the project, will also be required to lead the project with support from mechanical and commercial members of staff.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
* Overall responsibility for management of designers, sub contractors, suppliers, supervisors and engineering support staff.
* Accountable to the Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor.
* Production of Construction Phase Plans
* Production of methodical and regimented RAMS including vetting of sub contractor submissions.
* Setting up site for safe, efficient and regimented delivery
* Produce site logistics and site waste management plans
* Inspect and monitor safety systems to create zero tolerance culture and to embrace Don't Walk By values with emphasis on near miss reporting, relevant toolbox talks and visible presence and communication with all members of the site delivery team (including clients and main contractors).
Design, Installation, Commissioning and Testing of following disciplines:
* LV and HV Systems.
* UPS and Generation.
* Lighting, Lighting Control and Emergency Lighting.
* Small Power.
* Voice and Data.
* Containment Selection.
* Multi Service Bracket Design.
* Fire Detection and Alarm.
* Access Control, Intruder Systems and Security.
* Photovoltaics and EV Charging.
* Earthing and Lightning Protection.
Be able to:
* Interpret contract drawings and specifications (including architectural and structural).
* Identify changes in relation to the contract.
* Maximise 'upward' change.
* Minimise 'downward' change.
* Manage and monitor costs and second take off if necessary.
* Carry out value engineering.
* Produce technical submissions.
* Carry out bid analysis and vetting of quotations/proposals.
* Procure plant items and sub contractor packages (engineering, commercial, planning & safety).
* Manage draughting resources to produce detailed installation drawings.
* Understand methods of build such as structure, externals, partitions, raised floors and ceilings.
* Have a basic understanding of mechanical systems.
* Have planning skills to understand overall sequence, identify key dates and monitor progress.
* Produce inspection and test plans.
* Manage testing, commissioning and demonstration phase including training.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
* BTEC ONC/HNC.
* CSCS/IOSH/SMSTS.
* JCT D&B and NEC Contract Awareness.
* Excellent communication skills and visibility with site operations to identify issues and problem solve.
* Be aware of health and safety requirements and the continual assessment/control of risk.
* Trimble design software for cable sizing models, distribution boards schedules & protection studies.
* MPP for programming and programme management including procurement and progress reporting.
* Understand a project commissioning plan and comply with all aspects.
* Produce builderswork details in sketch format including duct and conduit setting out.
* Produce schematics in Autocad and match to cable sizing and distribution boards.
* To actively contribute to the team (internal and client team).
* Represent the company with a professional, organised and open approach to achieve project completion on time, safely and to the projects margin expectations
* To be a motivated leader who can motivate and inspire others to produce work of the highest quality and use these benchmarks to help maintain clients and secure new clients
15/09/2022
Permanent
1st Step Solutions are currently working with a National Contractor who are looking to recruit a Electrical Project Engineer to be based in Solihull.
Job Purpose:
* To be responsible for the successful delivery of electrical projects from tender stage through to handover with emphasis on technical, health & safety, programming, procurement, commercial and quality systems.
Aims & Objectives:
* Using solid engineering practices to deliver quality projects safely and within financial requirements.
* Interaction internally and with clients (and their design teams) to provide repeat business
* Be able to lead estimate submissions, attend client meetings and to develop this into the projects successful completion.
* Depending on the project, will also be required to lead the project with support from mechanical and commercial members of staff.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
* Overall responsibility for management of designers, sub contractors, suppliers, supervisors and engineering support staff.
* Accountable to the Project Manager and Quantity Surveyor.
* Production of Construction Phase Plans
* Production of methodical and regimented RAMS including vetting of sub contractor submissions.
* Setting up site for safe, efficient and regimented delivery
* Produce site logistics and site waste management plans
* Inspect and monitor safety systems to create zero tolerance culture and to embrace Don't Walk By values with emphasis on near miss reporting, relevant toolbox talks and visible presence and communication with all members of the site delivery team (including clients and main contractors).
Design, Installation, Commissioning and Testing of following disciplines:
* LV and HV Systems.
* UPS and Generation.
* Lighting, Lighting Control and Emergency Lighting.
* Small Power.
* Voice and Data.
* Containment Selection.
* Multi Service Bracket Design.
* Fire Detection and Alarm.
* Access Control, Intruder Systems and Security.
* Photovoltaics and EV Charging.
* Earthing and Lightning Protection.
Be able to:
* Interpret contract drawings and specifications (including architectural and structural).
* Identify changes in relation to the contract.
* Maximise 'upward' change.
* Minimise 'downward' change.
* Manage and monitor costs and second take off if necessary.
* Carry out value engineering.
* Produce technical submissions.
* Carry out bid analysis and vetting of quotations/proposals.
* Procure plant items and sub contractor packages (engineering, commercial, planning & safety).
* Manage draughting resources to produce detailed installation drawings.
* Understand methods of build such as structure, externals, partitions, raised floors and ceilings.
* Have a basic understanding of mechanical systems.
* Have planning skills to understand overall sequence, identify key dates and monitor progress.
* Produce inspection and test plans.
* Manage testing, commissioning and demonstration phase including training.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
* BTEC ONC/HNC.
* CSCS/IOSH/SMSTS.
* JCT D&B and NEC Contract Awareness.
* Excellent communication skills and visibility with site operations to identify issues and problem solve.
* Be aware of health and safety requirements and the continual assessment/control of risk.
* Trimble design software for cable sizing models, distribution boards schedules & protection studies.
* MPP for programming and programme management including procurement and progress reporting.
* Understand a project commissioning plan and comply with all aspects.
* Produce builderswork details in sketch format including duct and conduit setting out.
* Produce schematics in Autocad and match to cable sizing and distribution boards.
* To actively contribute to the team (internal and client team).
* Represent the company with a professional, organised and open approach to achieve project completion on time, safely and to the projects margin expectations
* To be a motivated leader who can motivate and inspire others to produce work of the highest quality and use these benchmarks to help maintain clients and secure new clients
Quantity Surveying Opportunity
Commercial Groundworks Contractor
West Midlands Based
Attractive Salary & Package On Offer
Buildout Recruitment are currently working with an industry leading Commercial Groundworks Contractor who have a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor in their West Midlands office.
Our client are a focused, dynamic company who act as both Principal Contractor and Sub-Contractor on projects ranging up to £20m. With their head office based in Solihull and their project radius to be within a 2 hour driving time of Birmingham, this is an excellent opportunity for a West Midlands QS to join a secure and successful company.
If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for further details on this opportunity or would like to discuss how Buildout can accommodate your next career move, please give Emily Bent a call on (phone number removed)
23/07/2020
Permanent
Quantity Surveying Opportunity
Commercial Groundworks Contractor
West Midlands Based
Attractive Salary & Package On Offer
Buildout Recruitment are currently working with an industry leading Commercial Groundworks Contractor who have a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor in their West Midlands office.
Our client are a focused, dynamic company who act as both Principal Contractor and Sub-Contractor on projects ranging up to £20m. With their head office based in Solihull and their project radius to be within a 2 hour driving time of Birmingham, this is an excellent opportunity for a West Midlands QS to join a secure and successful company.
If you are an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for further details on this opportunity or would like to discuss how Buildout can accommodate your next career move, please give Emily Bent a call on (phone number removed)
Senior Development Surveyor needed in Solihull
Job Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the quantity surveying duties on large developments in the West Midland and Worcestershire regions, including sub-contract and material procurement, tender analysis and placement of contracts. Ensuring health and safety requirements are in place for sub-contractors.
Preparation and reporting on quarterly valuations, including sub-contract cost movements and build progress cost comparisons. Sub-contract payments, material invoice verification and authorisation.
Skills Required:
• Experience in a similar role at a senior level within a national house builder
• Previous experience working with Housing Association building contracts
• Experience of working with procedures and producing accurate reports and presentations
If you have the skills above, please submit your CV
22/01/2017
Senior Development Surveyor needed in Solihull
Job Role:
The successful candidate will be responsible for the quantity surveying duties on large developments in the West Midland and Worcestershire regions, including sub-contract and material procurement, tender analysis and placement of contracts. Ensuring health and safety requirements are in place for sub-contractors.
Preparation and reporting on quarterly valuations, including sub-contract cost movements and build progress cost comparisons. Sub-contract payments, material invoice verification and authorisation.
Skills Required:
• Experience in a similar role at a senior level within a national house builder
• Previous experience working with Housing Association building contracts
• Experience of working with procedures and producing accurate reports and presentations
If you have the skills above, please submit your CV
