SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR - MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT

Location: Birmingham
Salary: £65,000 - £78,000 + Car/Allowance, Pension, Healthcare & 25 Days Holiday
Are you an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor with a strong background in NEC3 contracts? We’re representing a leading Tier 1 main contractor delivering one of the UK’s most prestigious major infrastructure projects in Birmingham, and they are seeking a Senior QS to play a pivotal role in managing change under NEC3.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute surveyor looking to join a contractor with a proven track record of delivering complex, high-value projects across the UK.
As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll be responsible for managing change and variations under NEC3, ensuring accurate commercial reporting, and safeguarding project profitability. You’ll work closely with the commercial lead, project managers, and client teams to deliver best practice across all commercial functions.

WHAT’S ON OFFER?

• Competitive starting salary of £65,000 - £78,000
• Company car or car allowance of £5,000
• Private healthcare and pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Career development opportunities on one of the UK’s flagship projects
• Excellent work life balance with hybrid working arrangement
  If you’re an ambitious Senior Quantity Surveyor seeking a role where you’ll make an impact on a landmark project, we’d love to hear from you.
  Apply now with your CV or contact Matt Clegg at Gold Group, in confidence, for more information.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing change control and variations under NEC3 contract conditions
• Preparing and submitting compensation events, early warnings, and cost forecasts
• Leading valuations, applications for payment, and final accounts
• Supporting procurement, subcontractor management, and commercial administration
• Liaising with the project team to ensure accurate cost reporting and risk management
• Maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring clear and professional communication
• Assisting in mentoring junior commercial staff where required

To be considered for this Senior Quantity Surveyor role, you’ll need to demonstrate:

• Proven experience working on major infrastructure projects with a main contractor
• Strong working knowledge of the NEC3 contract, particularly change management
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• A degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent qualification (MRICS desirable but not essential