Senior Quantity Surveyor

Women in Rail; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage project costs across high-profile infrastructure projects. The role will involve advising clients, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and supporting client relationships. Ideal candidates should have NEC contract knowledge and experience in the infrastructure sector. The position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and an excellent benefits package with flexible hybrid working options.

Benefits

Pension Contribution

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Health Care – Cash Plan

Competitive salary + Car Allowance

Excellent benefits package

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager.
• Strong NEC contract knowledge required.
• Prior experience in the infrastructure sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs across the construction lifecycle.
• Advise clients on cost planning and procurement.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support or lead key client relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Cost management

NEC contract knowledge

Job description

Overview

Location: London / Birmingham / Manchester
Salary: Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: Pension Contribution, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, Health Care – Cash Plan

Looking for your next career move in the world of construction and infrastructure? Join Gleeds one of the UK’s most respected construction consultancies – a firm with over 150 years of industry heritage and a reputation for delivering excellence across real estate, infrastructure, and complex global projects.

We’re currently hiring multiple Senior Quantity Surveyors to join our growing team, supporting some of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure programmes across various sectors; rail utilities, defence, healthcare, education, aviation and maritime.

The Role

• As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-impact projects. Your responsibilities will include:
• Managing project costs across the full construction lifecycle – from new builds to refurbishments.
• Advising clients on cost planning, procurement, and final accounts.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary teams across various sectors.
• Supporting or leading key client relationships and projects.

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrable experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager (UK-based).
• Strong NEC contract knowledge – essential.
• Infrastructure sector experience (rail, utilities, defence, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary + Car Allowance
• Excellent benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working (home, office & client sites)
• 13 office locations across the UK for collaboration

If you’re ready to take on exciting challenges and play a key role in delivering some of the UK’s most high-profile infrastructure projects, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your career with a consultancy that’s shaping the future of the built environment. Alternatively, please reach out to [e-mail] for further details.

We value diversity and are proud to be an inclusive employer, so no matter your background, your talent is welcome here. We’re also hiring across various levels and locations, so if this role isn’t quite the right fit, we still encourage you to get in touch for other opportunities.