Quantity Surveyor

A brand new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and experienced Assistant / Quantity Surveyor to join a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy based in Birmingham.

This role is perfect for someone looking to take the next step in their career, with the chance to work on a diverse portfolio of national and local projects across various sectors. With strong opportunities for progression and a collaborative team environment, this is a fantastic time to join a growing and award-winning organisation.

Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong national presence, delivering expert design, project management, and cost consultancy services. Known for their sustainable approach and long-standing client relationships, they work across residential, public sector, commercial, and mixed-use developments, creating lasting impact for both clients and communities.

Following recent success on several key project and cost management frameworks, the team is expanding and seeking experienced professionals to support a projected increase in workload from their Birmingham office.

As an Assistant/Quantity Surveyor, you will take ownership of your own projects and act as a key contact for clients throughout the project life cycle. You’ll deliver high-quality services across cost and project management, acting as Employer’s Agent, and leading multi-disciplinary project teams.

This role would be ideal for a client-side QS or Project Manager with experience in public sector projects and a desire to develop within a forward-thinking consultancy.

Key responsibilities of the Assistant / Quantity Surveyor role include:

• Managing projects from inception to completion
• Preparing cost plans and overseeing procurement
• Acting as Employer’s Agent
• Leading meetings and liaising with stakeholders
• Providing high levels of client care and communication
• Managing project teams and ensuring delivery to time, budget, and quality
• Producing reports and managing risk throughout the project lifecycle

To be successful in this role, candidates should ideally possess:

• MRICS qualification (or be actively working towards it)
• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience managing their own projects
• Strong time management and organisational skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools
• Ability to lead and work collaboratively within teams
• Experience in client-facing roles and chairing project meetings
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and problem-solving approach to project delivery

In return for your skills and commitment, our client offers a generous and comprehensive package including:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare plan
• Structured APC training and mentoring support
• Smart travel scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Regular social and team-building events
• Career progression and promotion opportunities
• CPD sessions and access to external training
• Extra day’s holiday for every 3 years of service
• A collaborative and supportive working environment

Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK without the need for additional approvals.

Atkins Search act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in Construction, Consultancy, Residential and Infrastructure recruitment, covering the East and West Midlands, South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, Peterborough, and Northern Home Counties.