Executive Quantity Surveyor


Company:	Morson Talent
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	B3 2BH
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Jul 2026
Closing date:	6 Aug 2026

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Summary

Role: Executive Quantity Surveyor

Location: Birmingham Office (other roles UK Wide - flexible with 13+ Offices (Near Major Cities - London, Manchester, Leeds)

Package: Competitive Salary + Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits

Hybrid Working: Flexible Hours + Work-Life Balance Supported

Are you a Managing or Senior Quantity Surveyor ready to step into a senior leadership role where your expertise drives strategic decisions, your leadership is recognised, and your career can progress toward Directorship?

We’re recruiting for experienced commercial professionals to join, a respected global consultancy known for its inclusive culture, flexibility, and commitment to professional development. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on meaningful projects across the built environment while being supported by a collaborative, people-first team.

You’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the successful delivery of nationally significant infrastructure projects across rail, utilities, defence, aviation, and highways. You will also provide leadership, guide junior staff, support Directors, and actively contribute to business growth.

The Opportunity:

In this role, as an Executive Quantity Surveyor, you’ll manage costs and budgets across a range of construction projects - from early cost advice through to final account settlement. You’ll be trusted to lead, supported to grow, and encouraged to shape your career in a way that works for you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead and manage project costs across new builds, refurbishments, and maintenance projects.

• Provide strategic cost advice from inception to final account and ensure high-quality deliverables.

• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.

• Prepare cost plans, estimates, option studies, and cost-in-use analyses.

• Advise on procurement strategies, manage tenders, and evaluate submissions.

• Value completed work, manage payments, and settle final accounts.

• Provide technical advice on legal and contractual matters, administering contracts as required.

• Produce and present professional client reports.

• Mentor and develop team members, supporting their career progression.

• Manage service delivery to ensure profitability and advise Directors on project risks.

What We’re Looking For:

You don’t need to tick every box - if you meet most of these and are excited by the role, we’d love to hear from you.

Experience in cost management (quantity surveying) across UK infrastructure sector (Rail, Utilities, Aviation, Water, Highways, Maritime, Defence etc)

Strong NEC Contract (NEC3 or NEC4) experience and knowledge

Actively identifying new business development opportunities and driving growth across Business Units.

Experience managing various pre- and post-contract projects

Good understanding of construction methods and contracts

Sound knowledge and practical experience of cost estimating and cost planning techniques

Organised, methodical, and solutions-focused

Comfortable managing multiple priorities

Team player with leadership and mentoring experience

Professional qualifications and/or membership of the RICS, CIOB, CICES, CIPS or another relevant Chartered Institute are desirable, and will be supported if not already attained

Ideally MRICS qualified or working towards chartership

What's on offer for you:

• Opportunity to make a difference and work on high-profile, impactful projects

• Clear pathway toward Directorship

• Mentoring and team ownership

• Support to further develop leadership and commercial skills

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

• Inclusive, supportive culture that values diversity and wellbeing

• Competitive salary, car allowance, and excellent benefits

• Support and funding for professional training and qualifications

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to take on a senior leadership role where you can influence nationally significant infrastructure projects and accelerate your career toward Directorship, 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 amar.singh@morson.com 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.

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