Senior Quantity Surveyor – Building
Location: Birmingham
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Building team, supporting projects across the West Midlands. This is a key commercial role with responsibility for ensuring the successful financial delivery of projects, from procurement through to final account.
You will take ownership of the commercial management of either a major project or multiple smaller schemes, with the autonomy to influence financial performance, manage risk, and support strategic decision-making. Working closely with operational teams, clients, and supply chain partners, you will play a critical role in driving value and ensuring commercial success.
As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:
Take responsibility for the commercial management of projects, including cost control, forecasting, reporting, and final account agreement
Lead on subcontract procurement, negotiation, and contract administration to ensure best value and effective risk management
Prepare and manage applications for payment, variations, and claims, ensuring timely cash flow and commercial protection
Work closely with project teams and clients to identify risks and opportunities, driving value engineering and commercial performance
Lead, mentor, and support junior commercial staff, contributing to the development of a high-performing team
About You
You will be a commercially astute and detail-oriented professional with strong experience in quantity surveying within a main contractor environment.
You will bring:
Proven experience managing the commercial aspects of construction projects, including final accounts
Strong knowledge of measurement, valuation, and standard forms of contract
Experience in subcontract procurement, negotiation, and contract administration
The ability to produce accurate cost reports, forecasts, and financial analysis
A strong understanding of construction processes, drawings, and specifications
Experience in risk management, value engineering, and dispute avoidance/resolution
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a collaborative approach
Experience mentoring and developing junior team members
Experience across sectors such as health, education, commercial, or mixed-use developments is highly desirable. Professional membership (e.g. RICS) is desirable.
What We Can Offer You
Competitive salary and car allowance
26 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days
Additional long service leave at 3, 7, and 10 years
Private medical insurance (with option to extend to family)
Life assurance and pension matched up to 8%
Enhanced family leave policies
2 volunteering days per year
Flexible and agile working (role dependent)
Employee Assistance Programme, including financial advice
Payment of professional membership fees
Access to “Perks at Work” discount platform
Flexible benefits including critical illness cover, dental insurance, travel insurance, cycle to work scheme, and retail vouchers
Who We Are
Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company, delivering vital projects across sectors including health, education, highways, justice, defence, aviation, water, and environment.
Our people are at the heart of our success. We are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages innovation and celebrates individual differences. We are proud to hold Investors in Diversity status.
Please note: we do not hold a sponsorship licence. This role is subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance.
We look forward to receiving your application.
