Senior Quantity Surveyor
James & Partners ·www.james-partners.com
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Birmingham
Up to £55,000 + Excellent Benefits
A highly regarded international property and construction consultancy is seeking to appoint a Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager to join its growing Birmingham office.
With an established presence across the UK and Europe, the business has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality real estate, cost consultancy and project delivery services to occupiers, investors and developers across a diverse range of sectors. This opportunity offers the chance to join a well-respected multidisciplinary consultancy with an excellent pipeline of work and genuine long-term career progression.
The successful candidate will become part of an established Building Consultancy and Cost Management team delivering schemes across commercial offices, industrial and logistics, residential, mixed-use and student accommodation developments, with project values typically ranging up to £20m.
This role would suit an ambitious Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager with consultancy or client-side experience looking to further develop their career within a collaborative environment offering exposure to Cost Management, Project Management and Employer’s Agent responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Delivering projects from feasibility stage through to completion
• Preparing cost plans, estimates and development appraisals
• Advising clients on procurement routes and contract strategy
• Managing tender processes and contract documentation
• Contract Administration and Employer’s Agent duties
• Cost reporting, valuations, variations and final account negotiation
• Monitoring programme, commercial performance and project risk
• Leading meetings with clients, consultants and contractors
• Supporting business development and maintaining strong client relationships
Candidate Requirements:
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
• Consultancy or client-side Quantity Surveying / Cost Management experience
• Strong pre and post contract knowledge
• Excellent commercial awareness and communication skills
• Experience administering construction contracts
• MRICS qualified or working towards chartership preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and industry software such as CostX
The business offers a highly professional and supportive working environment, exposure to high-profile projects and the opportunity to join a growing team within a respected international consultancy platform.
Package & Benefits
• Competitive salary up to £55,000
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Structured career progression within a growing consultancy team
• Exposure to high-profile commercial, industrial and residential projects
• Professional development and chartership support
• Private medical cover
• Enhanced pension contribution scheme
• Life assurance and income protection
• Annual health screening options
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Employee wellbeing and mental health support
• Discounted gym membership scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee retail and lifestyle discounts
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Modern Birmingham office environment
• Opportunity to work within a respected international consultancy platform
For a confidential discussion, please contact me directly or send your CV in confidence.