Quantity Surveyor

  • Build Recruitment
  • Oct 06, 2025
Full time Construction Quantity Surveyor Contracts Manager Project Manager Management

Job Description

Location: West Midlands (Hybrid Option Available)
Type: Permanent Mid Senior Level
Salary: Circa £60,000 benefits

Im working with an established specialist contractor, recognised nationally for delivering high-quality heritage, restoration, and conservation projects across the UK.

They re now looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their team in West Midlands. This is a key hire within the business you ll be the sole QS, supporting the Project Managers and Contracts Manager across a portfolio of bespoke and often complex restoration projects.

Projects typically range in value from £100k to £2m, with most between £300k £500k.

The Role:

This is a hands-on position where you ll take ownership of all commercial aspects of the business, including:

  • Preparing and managing valuations, variations, and monthly financial reports to the board

  • Supporting project teams with cost control, forecasting, and commercial advice

  • Ensuring strong financial governance across all live projects

  • Liaising with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors

  • Working closely with senior management to streamline processes and improve reporting

(Note: The majority of procurement is managed by subcontractors, allowing you to focus on financial management and reporting.)

About You:
  • Mid Senior level Quantity Surveyor with experience in construction or restoration projects

  • Comfortable working independently and being the commercial lead within the business

  • Confident managing valuations, variations, and financial reporting

  • Excellent communicator with strong attention to detail

  • Willingness to travel occasionally to project sites across the UK

What s on Offer:
  • Salary circa £60,000 (depending on experience)

  • Hybrid working available after probation

  • Opportunity to shape the commercial function of a respected specialist contractor

  • Supportive team environment with direct access to senior leadership