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Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor

Fortem Solutions LimitedBirmingham, England, United Kingdom
8 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

The Role

As part of our continued growth, we are looking for a motivated and professional Quantity Surveyor to join our Birmingham Council contract. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled individual to play a key role in our commercial management function, providing proactive and timely support.

The Customer

You will be part of one of Fortem's largest Social Housing contracts, Birmingham City Council. This is an expanding 50m Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works and Retrofit contract and the largest social housing contract in Europe. We are responsible for over 22,500 properties in the Birmingham area, including low, medium, and a significant number of high-rise blocks. This is a fast-paced, focused, and dedicated contract which we have been re-awarded 3 times, and we are very proud to support this exceptional client.

Duties and Responsibilities

Quantity Surveyor responsibilities will include :

  • Ensure the company secures its full entitlement within the contract.
  • Lead on social housing refurbishment commercials.
  • Promote company values and procedures internally and externally.
  • Ensure project teams meet or exceed budget targets.
  • Act as a subject matter expert on contractual arrangements.
  • Maximise cash flow through invoicing and resolving client queries.
  • Monitor job costs and revenue to support data-driven decisions.
  • Manage disputes and identify potential issues early.
  • Ensure accurate cash flow forecasts and revenue profiles.
  • Support financial reporting and cost control governance.
  • Oversee subcontractor orders, supplier onboarding, and team development.

What You Will Need

Essential criteria :

  • Good level of education, including 5 GCSE's at grade C or above, A levels.
  • An industry-related qualification.
  • Previous experience within a similar role.
  • Excellent IT knowledge, including a high level of Excel skills (incl. V-Lookup, Pivot tables, and formula development).
  • Contractual awareness.
  • Negotiating and communication skills.
  • Detailed knowledge of relevant contract conditions.
  • Experience of Management Accounts.
  • Full UK driving license and a willingness to travel if required by the business.

    • Desirable Criteria :

  • Experience working on social housing refurbishment / maintenance programmes.
  • Knowledge of Contract Law.
  • Professional Accountancy Qualifications or working towards Facilities Management / Accountancy or Construction-related qualification.
  • Demonstrable experience in significant & complex multi-disciplinary contracts.
  • Experience in Dispute Resolution.

    • Benefits

    Quantity Surveyor benefits include :

  • Competitive salary based on experience with profit-related bonus.
  • Motor Expenditure Allowance (£3,500).
  • Option to opt into Salary sacrifice car lease.
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (total 34 days).
  • Sick pay.
  • 26 weeks full pay maternity leave.
  • 8 weeks full pay paternity leave.
  • Annual pay reviews.
  • Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms.
  • Up to £3,000 colleague referral fee.
  • Vast training opportunities via our in-house Learning Management System.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Private healthcare and dental care.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Retail and mobile phone provider discounts.

    • Who We Are

    Fortem are Social Housing property experts, focusing solely on this sector since 2002. We deliver across Repairs & Maintenance, Capital Works, and Retrofit. Our mission is to improve social housing by helping clients provide safe, warm, and decent homes — because Every Home Matters. As part of the Willmott Dixon Group, we benefit from a strong brand while maintaining flexibility to adapt to the social housing market's challenges.

    Our success is driven by our passionate, committed people. We pride ourselves on developing our employees and supporting their growth. Our culture, built around Courage, Care, and Respect, ensures we deliver quality work ethically and responsibly.

    We are an Investors in People - Gold standard organization, committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all community sectors.

    Please apply with your updated CV or contact our Recruitment team.

    Note for Recruitment Agencies : We have an agreed PSL and do not accept speculative CVs. Unsolicited submissions will not incur a fee.

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