Senior Quantity Surveyor Civils – Proper schemes no egos – it’s not Wolf of Wall Street   

Senior Quantity Surveyor Civils – Proper jobs no egos – it’s not Wolf of Wall Street   
Location: West Midlands
Salary: On application

Ever get the feeling you’re working for an organisation that’s more interested in filling in forms than actually building anything? Where you need three signatures, a retina scan and a blood sample just to pay out a few grand….

Well…

This isn’t that.

They’re a well-established civil engineering and groundworks contractor in the Midlands – privately owned, family feel, and still run by people who actually know what a drawing looks like. Big enough to take on the jobs you want to be involved in, but small enough that you’re not lost in the machine.

Why join them?

• Autonomy – you’ll run your jobs without a committee second-guessing every decision.

• Career progression – clear routes to Commercial Manager and beyond, not “wait for Barry to retire in 2038.”

• Family feel – people here actually know your name. You’re not Employee #10, 473.

• No bureaucracy – fewer forms, fewer pointless meetings, more getting things done.

• Stability – repeat clients, sensible growth, solid order book.

Who are you?

Probably a Senior QS who’s sick of red tape, endless sign-offs, and explaining to Finance why “concrete” isn’t optional. You want the freedom to get on with your job, make decisions, and be trusted to deliver.

You’ll know civils inside out – packages, subcontractors, forecasting, client meetings – and you’ll be the sort of person who doesn’t just crunch numbers but adds value commercially.

What you’ll do:

• The usual – manage costs and payments
• Keep things on track with CVRs
• Get the best result on the final account
• Office and sites are in the West Midlands
• You’ll be in the office 2 or 3 days a week and released into the wild on site the rest of the time

What’s in it for you?

• Responsibility and trust – no micromanagement, just support when you need it.

• The chance to grow your career in a business where progression is real, not an urban myth.

• A team culture where people back each other up, not throw each other under the bus.

• Competitive package – and yes, expenses that actually get paid on time and don’t need Stephen Hawking to sort out

Be honest with yourself:

• Do you enjoy your current set-up, or are you drowning in bureaucracy?

• Are you actually progressing, or stuck waiting for a promotion that never comes?

• Do you want to be part of a team where your decisions matter – or one where everything goes to a board three counties away?

You’ve been around long enough to know the difference between a company that talks the talk about looking after people, and one that actually does.

This is the latter.

How to Apply

Send your CV. Pick up the phone. Or just start the conversation through the website or our socials.

Because at this stage of your career, you don’t need another employer with glossy brochures and empty promises – you need a contractor that trusts you, backs you, and lets you get on with the job.

Get in touch you don’t neeed an up-to-date CV it’s not important for now. Everyone who applies will get a response.

Civils Senior Talent and our partner clients are equal opportunity employers.