Senior Quantity Surveyor

Taylor Woodrow; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to oversee all commercial elements of major projects in East Anglia. The role includes leading procurement and cost control, ensuring contractual compliance, and mentoring junior team members. Ideal candidates should have a proven background in commercial management within construction and strong knowledge of NEC contracts. This is a full-time permanent position with a focus on risk management and client relationships.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for work-life balance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in commercial management within construction.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, procurement, and financial reporting.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities across project lifecycle.
• Prepare and manage subcontract packages and tender evaluations.
• Maximise cash flow through timely valuations and invoicing.
• Monitor resources and costs to meet project targets.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations.

Skills

Commercial management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to manage all commercial aspects of major projects in East Anglia. You’ll work closely with the delivery team, ensuring contractual compliance, cost control, and risk management while supporting client relationships and mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial activities across project lifecycle, including procurement, cost control, and reporting.
• Prepare and manage subcontract packages, tender evaluations, and final accounts.
• Maximise cash flow through timely valuations and invoicing.
• Monitor resources and costs to meet or exceed project targets.
• Identify and manage risks, opportunities, and change control processes.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and maintain accurate records.
• Support carbon reduction and sustainability objectives.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in commercial management within construction.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts, procurement, and financial reporting.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time - 40 hours - Monday to Friday

Fairness, Inclusion & Respect (FIR)

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) at Taylor Woodrow is about recognising and celebrating each other’s differences and what they bring to the team. Harnessing this diversity and applying the experiences, abilities and unique qualities of individuals will enhance our business; therefore, we commit to equity of opportunity and fair treatment of all current and potential employees and encourage job applications from all.

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the application process please contact us directly.

Taylor Woodrow recognises the importance of helping our employees balance their work and home life by offering flexible working arrangements across many of our roles which include working from home to enable employees to balance their working life with other priorities.