Senior Quantity Surveyor - Civils


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£65,000 - £72,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B36 8AQ
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	19 Sept 2026

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Summary

Your new company

You will be joining an industry-leading Tier 1 contractor renowned for delivering major and complex infrastructure projects across the UK. This multi-accredited contractor is well-known for their commitment to quality, safety and innovation as well as valuing its people and investing in their growth. As part of their continued growth, they are actively seeking a Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team in Birmingham. This is a dynamic role offering exposure to the major HS2 project where your commercial acumen will directly impact project success.

This is a full-time permanent position based out of their Birmingham office with hybrid and flexible working.

Your new role

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will take commercial responsibility for key work packages on the HS2 project, supporting the delivery of complex civil engineering and infrastructure works. You will work closely with project teams, supply chain partners and senior stakeholders to manage cost, risk and value across the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities will include:

Full commercial management of major civils work packages

Cost planning, forecasting and financial reporting

Administration of NEC contracts, including change control and compensation events

Procurement and management of subcontractor packages

Assessment and agreement of valuations and final accounts

Risk and opportunity management to protect project margins

Supporting and mentoring junior commercial team members

Working collaboratively with operational and engineering teams to drive value

This role offers real exposure, responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to one of the UK's most prestigious infrastructure programmes.

What you'll need to succeed

To excel in this role, you will bring:

Degree/HNC/HND in Quantity Surveying (or similar qualification) or experience equivalent

Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within heavy civils

Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts (NEC3 and/or NEC4)

Experience managing subcontractor procurement and commercial performance

Strong cost control, reporting and stakeholder management skills

A proactive, commercially astute and solutions-focused mindset

Full UK driving licence.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will receive:

Starting salary up to £72,000 per annum

Company car (with fuel card) or car allowance

26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid and flexible working

Company pension scheme (matched up to 8%)

Subsistence allowance (where applicable)

Private health insurance

Professional qualification support

Family-friendly benefits

Clear career progression in a supportive, high‑performing commercial team

Industry-recognised training and development programmes

Opportunity to work on HS2, one of the most significant infrastructure projects in Europe and more.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role and meet the criteria above, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email a copy to james.mayfield- quoting job reference #4736481.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Please note - this contractor does not hold a licence for sponsored work visas, and we are looking for genuine permanent applications only.

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