QS hiring & job market trends
The Midlands is experiencing unprecedented growth across multiple sectors. From urban redevelopments in Birmingham to HS2 construction and large-scale manufacturing projects, the demand for skilled QS professionals has never been higher.
Sectors with high QS demand
Infrastructure & transport (HS2, motorway expansions, public transport projects)
Commercial & residential developments (city centre regeneration, new housing schemes)
Manufacturing & industrial (factory expansions, CapEx projects, procurement)
Fit-out & refurbishment (corporate spaces, public sector upgrades)
FM & maintenance contracts (long-term cost management in private & public sectors)
Top QS employers & hiring trends
The Midlands attracts leading contractors, consultancies, and developers, making it a major hub for QS jobs.
QS employers in the Midlands:
Main contractors & subcontractors
Delivering large-scale construction projects.
Consultancies
Supporting cost control, contracts, and commercial strategy.
Developers & end clients
Managing large-scale project budgets & procurement.
Public sector & infrastructure
Driving major transport & urban development initiatives.
Why work as a QS in the Midlands?
With consistent investment in housing, infrastructure, and commercial projects, the Midlands provides long-term career stability for Quantity Surveyors.
Benefits of QS careers in the Midlands:
Competitive salaries
Strong earning potential due to rising demand.
Diverse project exposure
Work on everything from national infrastructure to industrial expansions.
Growing regional investment
Ongoing government and private sector funding for major developments
Key locations for Quantity Surveyors in the Midlands
Looking for Quantity Surveyor jobs in the Midlands? Our specialist hiring solutions cover key locations across the region.
Major QS job locations in the Midlands:
Birmingham QS jobs
The UK’s second-largest city with constant commercial & residential growth.
Nottingham QS jobs
High-demand city for regeneration and infrastructure development.
Leicester QS jobs
Growing commercial and industrial project market.
Coventry QS jobs
A manufacturing & automotive hub with QS opportunities.
Wolverhampton QS jobs
Major housing and urban expansion projects.
Derby QS jobs
Strong demand for QS professionals in rail and infrastructure.
Stoke-on-Trent QS Jjobs
Expanding construction sector with QS hiring needs.
Northampton QS jobs
A logistics and industrial development hotspot.
