Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Gold Group
  • City, Birmingham
  • 25/02/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor High-Profile Infrastructure Central Birmingham
Location: Central Birmingham (Hybrid - 3 days office/site, 2 days home)
Salary: 60,000 - 75,000 + Car Allowance + Leading Benefits Package

Are you ready to put your stamp on one of the largest heavy civil engineering projects in Europe?

We are partnering with a Tier 1 Main Contractor and supporting them with their search for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join their team on a landmark infrastructure scheme in Central Birmingham. This is a career-defining role offering exposure to a complex, high-value and high profile project, and excellent work life balance and a structured career path to Managing QS level and beyond.

Key Responsibilities
As a Senior QS, you will lead the commercial health of major work packages, focusing on:

  • NEC4 Contract Administration
  • Leading CVRs, cost forecasting, and budget management.
  • Leading the tender process and managing high-value sub-contractor accounts.
  • Identifying commercial risks and implementing value engineering opportunities.
  • Mentoring and developing a team of Assistant and Project Quantity Surveyors.

What You'll Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role, you will ideally possess:

  • A proven track record as a QS or Senior QS within Heavy Civils, Infrastructure, or Utilities.
  • Deep familiarity with NEC3 or NEC4 contracts is essential.
  • Based within a commutable distance of Central Birmingham, Coventry or Lichfield
  • A desire to lead teams and drive commercial excellence on complex builds.

The Package

  • Starting salary of 60,000 - 75,000
  • 5,000 car allowance or premium electric/hybrid company car.
  • 25-26 days + Bank Holidays (Option to buy 5 additional days).
  • Private Healthcare
  • Contributory pension.

Ready to Level Up?
Whether you are a Senior QS looking for a more prestigious project, or a Quantity Surveyor ready for that formal "Senior" step-up, we want to hear from you. Get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group to find out more.

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