Quantity Surveyor in West Midlands
Posted by Mercury Hampton Ltd
£65,000 – £75,000 a year
West Midlands · Permanent
Location: Midlands
Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE + Car and Bonus
I’m working with a well established, privately owned civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure schemes across the Midlands.
With over 40 years in the industry and secured long term framework agreements across water, transport and energy, this business offers genuine job security and clear progression routes.
Projects typically range from £200k to £10m+ and include both framework and standalone schemes.
This role offers real commercial influence, not just reporting.
The RoleAs Quantity Surveyor, you will provide commercial support across live infrastructure projects, ensuring strong cost control, accurate forecasting and effective subcontract management.
You’ll work closely with operational teams and senior commercial leadership to:
Produce accurate monthly CVRs and forecasts
Manage cost and value reconciliation
Administer NEC contracts
Procure and manage subcontractors
Negotiate variations and agree final accounts
Identify commercial opportunities and mitigate risk
Drive cash recovery and margin protection
This is a hands on commercial role with exposure to complex infrastructure environments.
What They’re Looking ForExperience within civil engineering or infrastructure
HND or Degree in Quantity Surveying or equivalent
NEC contract knowledge
Strong forecasting and reporting capability
Experience managing subcontract procurement and accounts
Commercially confident and able to challenge costs
- RICS or working towards is advantageous but not essential.
This is ideal for a QS looking to step into a business where they can influence performance rather than just maintain it.
If you’re open to exploring new opportunities in civil engineering across the Midlands, apply in confidence or message me directly.
Full company details will be disclosed at interview stage.
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