Executive Quantity Surveyor

Executive Quantity Surveyor – Infrastructure Projects

Location: Birmingham (Hybrid) | Full Time | Permanent
Join a team shaping the future of nfrastructure

At Gleeds , we’re proud to be a leading global property and construction consultancy with a reputation for delivering complex, high-value infrastructure projects that make a difference. We’re currently looking for an Executive Quantity Surveyor with experience in the Infrastructure sector to join our expert team and help drive the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on some of the UK's most complex and high-profile Infrastructure projects while building your leadership profile in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

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

We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications regardless of age, disability, marital status, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, transgender status or gender.

We recognise the importance of work/life balance and agree flexible working arrangements to suit each individual.

Gleeds is a Great Place to Work certified employer.