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Quantity Surveyor

Job details
Posting date: 25 August 2025
Salary: £60,000 to £65,000 per year
Additional salary information: Bonus, car/allowance, healthcare, pension
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 08 September 2025
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, b1 3jh
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Fawkes & Reece
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: PMC15_1756115638

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Summary

Quantity Surveyor - Award Winning Prestigious Main Contractor

Role: Quantity Surveyor

Location: Birmingham

Salary & Package circa £65,000 plus benefits

Company Type: Award Winning Prestigious Main Contractor

The Company:

A leading main contractor in the high-end UK construction market, who are recognised for delivering projects of exceptional scale and complexity. Engineer-led and multi-disciplinary, who are widely regarded as a construction specialist with in-house design expertise.

This company are one of the few contractors capable of self-delivering large, complex packages of work across the Birmingham and London markets. This integrated approach has positioned them as a contractor of choice for value-driven prestigious projects.

Their portfolio includes some of the UK's most iconic schemes!!

The Opportunity:

Given the staff retention within this business and them only focussing on very notable major high end schemes they very rarely have job openings in their Midlands region. This is a very rare opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join the commercial team and take the lead on a major flagship scheme of extremely high quality. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the successful delivery of a high-profile scheme while building your career with a contractor known for innovation and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage commercial aspects of projects, from procurement through to final accounts.
  • Prepare, negotiate, and analyse costs for tenders and contracts.
  • Provide accurate forecasting of project costs and value.
  • Ensure effective cost control, cash flow management, and profitability.
  • Work closely with project teams to monitor progress and manage risks.
  • Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure contractual compliance.
  • Support the delivery of value engineering and sustainable construction solutions.

Key Requirements:

  • Holds a degree (or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related field.
  • Has proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within the construction industry (main contractor experience preferred).
  • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of construction contracts and procurement.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail and accuracy.
  • A collaborative team player with strong communication and problem-solving skills

To Apply

If you would like more information on the Quantity Surveyor role or any other commercial roles, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Jessica Johnston in our Birmingham office on 07584 670 995.

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