Quantity Surveyor

GMI Construction Group; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the West Midlands is looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. This role offers the opportunity to manage project finances and support the successful delivery of high-quality construction projects. Candidates should have extensive experience in a Quantity Surveyor role and possess strong commercial acumen. The position includes a competitive remuneration package and various benefits aimed at career development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Birthday off

Structured career development programme

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Simply Health

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Experience in a Quantity Surveyor role within a main contractor or similar construction environment.
• Proactive approach and a commitment to driving commercial performance.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day commercial activities across assigned projects.
• Prepare, negotiate, and manage subcontract packages.
• Monitor project costs, valuations, and forecasts.
• Support monthly reporting and cashflow management.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Work closely with project teams to resolve commercial issues.
• Build strong relationships with clients and subcontractors.

Skills

Strong financial and contractual understanding

Excellent negotiation skills

Communication and relationship-building skills

Highly organized

Job description

To support our growing pipeline of work in the Midlands, we are looking to hire a Quantity Surveyor to strengthen our commercial team in the Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong commercial acumen and a passion for delivering high‑quality construction projects to progress their career with us.

You’ll play a key role in managing project finances, controlling costs, and supporting the commercial success of our developments. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, site teams, subcontractors, and the wider commercial function to ensure our projects are delivered efficiently, profitably, and to the highest standards.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage day‑to‑day commercial activities across assigned projects.
• Prepare, negotiate, and manage subcontract packages and procurement.
• Monitor project costs, valuations, variations, and forecasts.
• Support monthly reporting, including CVRs and cashflow management.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures.
• Work closely with project teams to support delivery and resolve commercial issues promptly.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.

About You

• Experience in a Quantity Surveyor role within a main contractor or similar construction environment.
• Strong financial and contractual understanding.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive approach and a commitment to driving commercial performance.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to grow your career within a well‑supported and respected commercial team.
• Exposure to diverse projects and the chance to make a real impact on project delivery.
• Structured development and progression pathways available.

What we offer in return:

• A competitive remuneration package
• Birthday off
• A structured career development programme
• Access to a wide range of benefits including;
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligible after successful completion of probationary period)
• Simply Health
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for confidential support.

If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please apply today and our talent team will be in touch with you, once they have reviewed your application.

Recruitment Agencies:

We do not accept unsolicited CVs from any source other than from the candidates themselves and we do not accept unsolicited communications from external recruiters. GMI Construction Group PLC has a Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Any agencies must have a current, signed agreement, to be invited to supply candidates for a specific vacancy with GMI before presenting any CVs.