Executive Quantity Surveyor
at Gleeds Armed Forces Covenant Disability Confident Committed UK Skilled Worker EmployerAbout the job
- Executive Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure
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- Birmingham, England (Mixture of local office, home and client sites)
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- Permanent
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- Full time - with flexible working and core hours About This Opportunity Gleeds is a leading global property and construction consultancy. Independent since 1875, we are proud to deliver award-winning projects around the world. We are an accredited Great Place to Work, with our people at the heart of everything we do. Gleeds Infrastructure specialise in delivering projects worldwide with extensive experience in the Rail, Water & Utilities, Aviation, and Transportation & Highway sectors. Our goal is to deliver Infrastructure that leaves a positive, lasting legacy when well-integrated into the physical, human, and economic environment. Whether it's a rail link, wind farm, or flood defence barrier, the goal is to create tangible benefits for individuals, communities, and economies.
- What you'll be doing: As an Executive Quantity Surveyor at Gleeds, you'll play a key role in the delivery and commercial success of major Infrastructure programmes. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading commercial management of nuclear infrastructure projects from inception to completion
- Developing procurement strategies and managing contracts (NEC3/4) to ensure value and compliance
- Managing cost planning, forecasting, and reporting for high-value works
- Overseeing risk, change control, and commercial governance
- Collaborating with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver best-in-class outcomes
- Providing leadership and mentoring to junior commercial staff What we're looking for:
- Proven experience as a Commercial Manager or Managing Quantity Surveyor on major infrastructure projects - sector experience is essential
- Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and UK construction law
- Excellent commercial acumen, communication skills, and client-facing experience
- Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related field
- MRICS (or working toward chartership - support provided) Why Gleeds? At Gleeds, we're committed to supporting your professional development and long-term career success. We offer:
- A high APC pass rate and tailored support to help you achieve or maintain chartership
- Structured career progression with annual development reviews
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell days
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Healthcare cashback scheme for everyday medical expenses
- Access to fully funded professional qualifications and learning resources
- Industry-leading maternity and primary adopter leave
- Opportunities for working abroad across our global offices
- A friendly, inclusive culture that encourages fresh thinking and real collaboration
- About us: Gleeds is a global property and construction consultancy with over 150 years of expertise, operating in 28 countries worldwide. From iconic landmarks to critical infrastructure, we drive innovation, sustainability and value, delivering transformative projects that shape communities and redefine the built environment. Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.
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