Birmingham has become one of the most interesting places to work as a QS in the Midlands. A fast-growing practice is building its team there, and the first senior QS to join will shape how the function runs from day one.You’ll lead cost management across healthcare, education and commercial developments throughout the Midlands, working closely with Project Managers from early RIBA stages.

Alongside project, development and sustainability specialists, you’ll shape cost plans and commercial strategy on a varied project book. The work is hands-on and bespoke, with none of the off-the-shelf process you might be used to.You’ll bring extensive consultancy and/or client-side QS experience, with proven delivery under JCT and NEC contracts, including contract administration.

You’ll be comfortable acting as Employer’s Agent, covering certification, change control and commercial management, and confident managing design teams, contractors and stakeholders.A strong grip on cost, programme and risk is essential, as is the confidence to lead client relationships at senior level. You’ll be degree-qualified and MRICS, and healthcare, education or commercial experience is desirable.

Experience in management and mentoring junior surveyors would also be welcomed but not essential right away.The step up to Associate Director is a real one. You’ll have the chance to shape the Birmingham QS function alongside the Operations Director and, in time, move towards shares and equity.

The business is collaborative and down-to-earth, backs its people, and invests in where they’re going. Hybrid working is standard, and the benefits go well beyond the usual: unlimited holidays, enhanced family pay, life insurance and income protection, private health cover, and support for further study and professional development.

If you’re a QS who wants more ownership, more variety and the chance to help build something rather than maintain it, this could be worth a conversation.

To discuss further, please contact Rob Hayton at Built Alliance.