Senior Project Surveyor (PR-1542740) Birmingham, England
| Salary: | GBP68000 - GBP72000 per annum + 8% pension, private health, etc |
About this Role
This Senior Project Surveyor position offers an exceptional opportunity to lead commercial operations on major construction projects in the Birmingham area. Working for a premier Tier 1 main contractor, you will take full ownership of subcontract procurement, commercial risk management, client valuations, and project final accounts.
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Lead commercial strategy across major construction packages, managing subcontract procurement, enquiry analysis, and order placements.
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Produce accurate monthly and quarterly cost reports (CVRs), cash flow projections, and margin forecasts alongside project leaders.
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Manage client valuations, negotiate complex contract variations, and finalize main contract and subcontract final accounts.
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Drive risk and opportunity planning, design strategy development, and compliance with business best practice procedures.
About You
You are a highly accomplished Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager with a proven track record delivering major construction schemes for a main contractor. Your expertise encompasses expert negotiation, digital commercial management tools, and strong collaborative leadership.
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Hold a Degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent) alongside MRICS, MCIOB, or working toward chartered status.
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Demonstrate extensive main contractor commercial management experience, including complex valuations, variations, and final accounts.
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Show advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, BIM tools, and computer-aided measurement software.
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Possess expert negotiation skills, strong risk management capability, and deep knowledge of construction safety regulations.
About Us
Our client is a major European main contractor with over 150 years of industry heritage, dedicated to sustainable construction and inclusive workplace practices. They foster a supportive environment where commercial leaders are empowered to drive major projects and build long-term careers.
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Join a values-driven Tier 1 contractor committed to maintaining an open, welcoming, and inclusive workplace.
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Benefit from long-term regional stability backed by an extensive Midlands building and infrastructure pipeline.
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Access executive leadership development, chartership support, and structured internal career progression.
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Work alongside experienced industry specialists in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
About Your Future
Taking on this senior commercial role opens up direct career pathways into Managing Surveyor and Commercial Manager positions within expanding regional business units.
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Secure a permanent, full-time position backed by a stable main contractor project pipeline in the West Midlands.
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Receive a highly competitive base salary paired with an 8% matched pension scheme and private healthcare cover.
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Enjoy 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, 2 dedicated wellbeing days, and 1 volunteering day per year.
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Access comprehensive family-friendly policies, life assurance, and continuous professional development support.