Senior Quantity Surveyor – Planned Maintenance (West Midlands)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a leading contractor in the West Midlands, focusing on planned maintenance projects for social housing, local authority and housing association clients. Reporting to the Commercial Manager, you will own the commercial, financial and contractual aspects of each project and drive profitability.

Key responsibilities

• Provide commercial expertise, including valuations, claims, budget monitoring and performance reporting.
• Support the authorisation and submission of project variations.
• Maximise cash flow by controlling, measuring and valuing work, invoicing customers and paying suppliers.
• Manage and develop junior team members.
• Value subcontractor work and certify interim and final payments.

Required profile

• Degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• Quantity surveying experience with a main contractor.
• Strong commercial awareness and a proven record of delivering contracts on time and within budget.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and V‑LOOKUP.
• Data interrogation abilities and contractual awareness.
• Negotiation, communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of supply‑chain management.
• RICS or CIOB qualification (preferred).

Required skills

• Advanced Excel
• Pivot tables
• VLOOKUP
• Data interrogation

What we offer

• Permanent, full‑time position with a competitive salary up to £65,000 per year.
• Benefits package and genuine progression opportunities.
• Modern, forward‑thinking business environment.