Gleeds
Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure
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Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure
Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure
Location: Birmingham, England (Mixture of local office, home, and client sites) Permanent, Full-time – Flexible working & core hours
About This Opportunity
Our client, Gleeds, is a leading global property and construction consultancy since 1875, specialising in award-winning projects worldwide. As part of the Gleeds Infrastructure team, we focus on Rail, Water & Utilities, Aviation, and Transportation & Highway sectors.
Our mission is to deliver projects with lasting environmental and economic value, ensuring infrastructure benefits individuals, communities, and economies.
What You’ll Do
- Operate NEC and other contract forms, ensuring compliance with processes and timelines
- Collaborate with design and planning teams to embed commercial considerations early in project decisions
- Manage contractors and suppliers alongside clients and stakeholders, ensuring alignment
- Support or lead a small commercial team, setting objectives and monitoring performance
- Ensure clarity and alignment among stakeholders regarding budgets, risks, and contractual obligations
- Provide cost planning, budgeting, monitoring, and control throughout the project lifecycle
- Maintain financial reporting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis for client deliverables
- Conduct value engineering and whole-life cost analysis to optimise value for money
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What You’ll Bring
- Proven experience in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management, ideally within Infrastructure, Civil, Rail, or Utilities
- Strong communication, problem-solving, mediation, and numeracy skills
- Methodical approach with adaptability to fast-changing environments
- Ideally, qualified (HNC, HND, or Degree) in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline (alternative credentials considered)
- Professional qualifications (e.g., RICS, CIPS, CIOB) are valuable but not mandatory
Your Career Development
- Access global leadership and progression opportunities, with structured support to advance your goals
- Benefit from a mentorship and training culture, guided by experienced colleagues
- Join a workplace that values both individual growth and team collaboration
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What We’ll Offer You
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, plus flexible holiday buy/sell and flexible working hybrid options
- Healthcare cashback scheme: reclaim everyday health expenses
- Industry-leading parental leave support for maternity and primary adoption
- Funded professional qualifications and career development programs
- Opportunities to work globally across international offices
About Us
Gleeds is a Great Place to Work-certified consultancy with 150+ years of sector expertise, operating in 28 countries. We deliver projects focused on innovation, sustainability, and value across infrastructure sectors.
Fully committed to inclusion and diversity, we uphold principles of Fairness, Inclusion, and Respect (FIR), ensuring a supportive and equitable workplace. Reasonable adjustments available—contact our Talent Team ([email protected]) for inquiries.
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