Senior Quantity Surveyor

Company: Kenton Black

Location: Birmingham

Posted: May 7th, 2026

Senior Quantity Surveyor – Residential Groundworks

Permanent Role | Up to £85,000 + Benefits

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands


Career Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor to join a well-established and growing Midlands-based Residential Groundworks contractor. Due to continued expansion and a strong project pipeline, the business is looking to strengthen its Commercial team.


This role will suit a commercially astute Senior Quantity Surveyor who is looking to play a key role in managing multiple projects, supporting business growth, and mentoring a team of Quantity Surveyors and Junior Quantity Surveyors. The position offers clear career progression and long-term stability.


Key Responsibilities

• Maximise contract profitability across multiple residential groundworks projects

• Prepare and issue quotations for variations and additional works

• Maintain a comprehensive commercial understanding of residential groundworks operations

• Produce accurate monthly cost value reconciliations (CVRs) and reports

• Provide leadership and support to Quantity Surveyors and Junior Quantity Surveyors

• Carry out all day-to-day duties expected of a Senior Quantity Surveyor


Requirements

• Proven experience as a Quantity Surveyor or Senior Quantity Surveyor within Residential Groundworks

• Strong time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines

• Experience in value engineering and cost optimisation

• Proficient in Microsoft Office packages, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Strong commercial awareness and leadership capability


Remuneration & Benefits

• Up to £85,000 per annum (depending on experience)

• Car allowance or Company Car

• Paid holidays

• Pension scheme

• Hybrid working arrangement

• Long-term career progression within a growing business

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