City, Birmingham Vantage Consulting

Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor - Contract (Outside IR35)
Location: West Midlands (On-site/Hybrid options available)
Contract Length: 6 Months-12 months
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Day Rate: 400- 600 per day based on experience
Start Date: ASAP

Overview:

My client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor (QS) for a 6-12 month contract based in the West Midlands. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in industrial interior fit-outs and construction projects across creative and high-footfall environments.

This is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, design-led organisation with an impressive client portfolio across exhibitions, attractions, theme parks, and shopping centres.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all QS duties across the full project lifecycle from initial costing to final accounts
  Support tendering processes and contractor selection
  Lead procurement and manage sub-contractor accounts
  Provide detailed cost planning, budgeting, and value engineering
  Monitor project progress against budget and advise on cost risks
  Prepare accurate valuations and oversee change control processes
  Work closely with project managers, designers, and site teams to ensure commercial alignment
  Ensure compliance with contract terms, legal and regulatory requirements

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor on industrial interior fit-out projects
  Strong track record in construction project delivery, ideally within exhibitions, themed attractions, retail fit-outs, or leisure venues
  In-depth knowledge of contract management, cost planning, and procurement
  Ability to work autonomously in a fast-moving, design-focused environment
  Strong stakeholder communication and commercial negotiation skills
  Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline
  RICS accreditation is desirable but not essential