Senior Quantity Surveyor

James & Partners
Birmingham
Senior Quantity Surveyor / Cost Manager
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
Posted 2026-05-19

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