Senior Quantity Surveyor

  • Nelson Permanent Placements
  • Dudley, West Midlands
  • Feb 23, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Nelson Permanent Placements are workling with a leading, fast growing construction & refurbishment specialist to recruit a Quantity Surveyor to join their already established team.

Our rapidly growing client acts as a tier one contractor but still retains the touch of a family owned business operating within commercial, refurbishment, education and healthcate sectors

The role will entail tasks such as preparing estimates, cost plans, advising the surveying team. valuations, tenders, procurement, payment applications, and final account reconciliation, ensuring projects stay within budget and timeframes by liaising with teams, subcontractors, and clients from project start to finish.

Key Duties

  • Cost & Budget Management: Help compile cost plans, estimates, budgets, and forecasts; support financial monitoring.
  • Valuations & Payments: Assist with measuring work, preparing valuations, processing payment applications, and managing variations.
  • Contract Administration: Support the preparation of tender documents, contracts, and final accounts; help manage claims and disputes.
  • Reporting: Compile cost reports, cash flows, and progress updates for senior staff.
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely with Project Managers, surveyors, architects, and site teams.
  • Site Duties: Perform site measurements and monitor progress.
  • Commercial Support: Handle commercial queries, attend meetings, and support procurement processes.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Skills: Strong maths, attention to detail, analytical thinking, computer literacy, good communication, and problem-solving.
  • Entry Path: BSc (Hons) in Quantity Surveying or similar

How to Apply:

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd. The services of Nelson Permanent Placements Ltd are that of an Employment Agency.

Please be advised that our client can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom.

Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are pending an application to obtain this right or permit should not apply as your details will not be processed.