Quantity Surveyor
| Posting date: | 15 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £50,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Package |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 January 2026 |
| Location: | West Midlands, B26 3QJ |
| Company: | Fawkes & Reece |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VAC-200555_1768473966 |
Summary
Quantity Surveyor
Role: Quantity Surveyor
Location: West Midlands
Company: Leading Private Housing Developer
Salary & Package: £50,000 - £60,000 + package (will pay more for exceptional candidates)
Quantity Surveyor Opportunity
My client is a well-established, privately owned residential housebuilder with a strong reputation for delivering quality homes across the Midlands and surrounding regions. Due to continued growth, the company is now seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their Midlands team to be responsible for the commercial performance of multiple residential developments, playing a key role in cost control, margin protection, and overall project profitability.
As a Quantity Surveyor, you will take responsibility for:
- Managing the full commercial lifecycle of residential developments from budget to final account
- Procuring subcontract packages and managing valuations, variations, and final accounts
- Controlling costs and maintaining development margins
- Producing accurate cost reports, forecasts, and CVRs
- Managing procurement processes and negotiating subcontractor and supplier contracts
- Identifying commercial risks and value engineering opportunities
- Building strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and site team
Quantity Surveyor Requirements:
- HND or higher qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction or equivalent
- Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor
- Strong commercial awareness and a good understand of budget management.
- Excellent communication and networking skills
- Good IT skills and proficient with COINs
- Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to reconcile any potential cost disputes
- Ability to forecast risk and report accurately
- Full UK Driving license required to travel between sites
What is on Offer?
On offer is a fantastic opportunity to join a Leading Developer and play an instrumental role in the continued growth of their Midlands region. You will benefit from a competitive salary, annual bonus, company car or car allowance, company pension scheme, life assurance, and generous holiday allowance. The role offers a strong pipeline of work with long-term career progression.
To Apply
If you would like more information on the Quantity Surveyor role or any other commercial roles, please apply direct or get in touch with our Fawkes and Reece Birmingham office and speak to Kelly Green on 01827211022.