Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor - Landmark Civil Engineering Project
Location: Birmingham
Salary:£40,000 to £50,000 + car & Package

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor with a passion for complex, large-scale infrastructure projects? Do you thrive in challenging environments and possess strong NEC contract expertise?

We are looking for a driven and enthusiastic Quantity Surveyor to join a leading tier 1 main contractor renowned for delivering high-profile, technically demanding projects across the country.

They have secured a key role on one of the most significant heavy civil engineering schemes currently underway in Birmingham and require a commercially astute Quantity Surveyor to join their established site-based team. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a career-defining project that will shape the region's infrastructure for years to come.

The Role:
Reporting to the Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for significant packages of work on this major civil engineering project. Your key duties will involve:

• NEC Contract Administration: Managing contractual processes effectively under various NEC options (experience with Options A & C is highly desirable).
• Subcontract Procurement: Leading the procurement process for key subcontract packages, from compiling tender documentation and analysis to negotiation and award.
• Subcontract Management: Post-award management of subcontractors, including valuations, payment notices, change management, and final account settlement.
• Cost Management: Accurate cost forecasting, CVRs, risk and opportunity management, and regular reporting to senior management.
• Valuations & Payments: Preparing applications for payment and managing the client valuation process.
• Change Management: Identifying, valuing, and negotiating variations and compensation events.
• Record Keeping: Maintaining meticulous commercial records.
• Collaborating closely with the site operational teams to ensure commercial objectives are met.

About You:
My client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor who meets the following criteria:

• Essential: Proven experience working as a Quantity Surveyor within a main contracting environment.
• Essential: Demonstrable experience and strong working knowledge of NEC forms of contract is crucial for this role.
• Essential: Experience in heavy civil engineering projects (e.g., highways, structures, earthworks, drainage, utilities, rail, tunnels).
• Essential: Proven track record in subcontract procurement and commercial administration.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related commercial discipline (HNC/HND level qualifications will be considered with significant relevant experience).
• Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a site-based team.
• Based in, or able to commute reliably to, the Birmingham area.

What's on Offer:
Our client understands the value of top commercial talent. In return for your skills and commitment, they offer:

• A highly competitive basic salary of £40,000 to £50,000
• Choice of Company Car or Car Allowance.
• Generous Pension Scheme.
• Private Healthcare.
• Life Assurance.
• Paid travel to site
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a leading contractor on future major projects.
• The chance to work on a truly high-profile, complex civil engineering project.

Interested?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to make a significant impact on a landmark project and advance your career with a respected industry leader. If you have the NEC contract experience and civil engineering experience, get in touch with Matt Clegg at Gold Group today on .

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