Senior Quantity Surveyor (Infrastructure)

CompanyGleeds

LocationBirmingham, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/21/2026

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Quantity surveyors

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£48,600 (£24.92 per hour)

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Description

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure

Birmingham, England (Mixture of local office, home and client sites)
Permanent
Full time - with flexible working and core hours

Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment.

Our values underpin what we stand for and how we work:

Professionalism with personality
Excellence with humility
Innovation with agility

Gleeds is seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor in Birmingham supporting the delivery of major programmes in the Infrastructure sector. This is a key role within a multi-disciplinary team working on complex infrastructure projects where strong commercial and contractual management is critical to success.

What You’ll Do

Operate NEC and other forms of contract and ensure compliance with contract process and timelines

Liaise with design and planning teams to ensure commercial considerations are embedded in early design decisions

Manage contractor and supplier engagement alongside the client and key stakeholders

Support or lead a small commercial team, setting clear goals and overseeing performance

Ensure clear communication and alignment across stakeholder regarding budgets, risks, and contractual obligations

Provide cost planning, budget, monitoring, and cost control throughout the project life cycle

Maintain accurate financial reporting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis for client reporting

Conduct value engineering and whole-life cost analysis to ensure value for money

What You’ll Bring

The successful candidate will have relevant experience within Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management. It would be beneficial to have a background in Infrastructure, Civil Engineering or Engineering (including Service Contracting), but is not required.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, a methodical way of thinking and the ability to adapt quickly. Excellent problem solving, negotiating, finance and numeracy skills are also beneficial.

Ideally HNC, HND or Degree qualified in a Cost Management, Quantity Surveying or similar relevant discipline. In some cases, candidates from alternative backgrounds might be considered.

Professional qualifications like RICS, CIPS, or CIOB desired, but not essential

Your development

We’ll support and empower you to develop your career path the way you want to. Connect into progression and leadership opportunities on a global scale, with a structured plan to help you reach your career goals.

Our culture of mentorship and support means you’ll receive guidance from senior colleagues, helping you advance your skills and knowledge.

If you’re looking to strengthen your expertise, while working in an environment that values you as an individual and as part of a team, then Gleeds is that next step to a rewarding career.

What We Will Offer You

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday buy/sell scheme to tailor your time off to suit your needs
Healthcare cashback scheme – reclaim the cost of everyday healthcare
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Industry-leading maternity and primary adopter leave

Structured career paths with frequent development reviews

Access to funded professional qualifications

Opportunities for working abroad across our global offices

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.