Details:
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Location: Birmingham West Midlands
- Date: 5 days ago
Description:
Quantity Surveyor – Birmingham (Planned & Responsive Maintenance)
Step up your impact on one of the UK’s largest housing frameworks
Competitive package
Are you a QS currently working for a leading contractor or subcontractor in social housing or maintenance? Ready to take real ownership and influence commercial performance across a high-volume contract?
We’re looking for a commercially sharp Quantity Surveyor to support a major Birmingham City Council contract, delivering across 30,000+ properties annually.
Why this role stands out
High-impact role – take full ownership of the South programme (planned & responsive works)
True commercial influence – shape cost, cash, and profitability across a major framework
Progression built in – clear route to Senior QS / Commercial Manager
Flexible working – hybrid model (3 days office / 2 from home)
What you’ll be doing
Driving cost control and labour cost management in a direct delivery model
Maximising contract value, income & profitability (P&L focus)
Managing supply chain performance and subcontractor payments
Leading applications, valuations & cash collection to improve cashflow
Overseeing PMPs, CRMs, and material auditing
Supporting operational teams by owning all commercial activity end-to-end
What we’re looking for
Experience in planned & responsive maintenance
Background with a main contractor or subcontractor (competitor experience ideal
Strong grasp of labour cost control & high-volume frameworks
Degree-qualified (or equivalent experience)
Commercially driven, organised, and confident managing multiple workstreams
Ideal for QS professional looking for more ownership, exposure, and a path to senior leadership.
If you’re ready to step into a role where you can influence performance, not just report it, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply Today!
Click “Apply” below to join WPS as a Quantity Surveyor. We look forward to hearing from you!
Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.
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