Quantity Surveyor

Job Title: Quantity Surveyor\n
\nLocation: Tipton, West Midlands\n
\nSalary: To £50,000 depending on experience\n
\nAn exciting new opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join our team running our biggest water projects. Youll work closely with operational managers and subcontractors across several projects, providing commercial support on site and preparing for client/contractor meetings. You'll ensure all systems are adhered to and will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and management of projects under your control, ensuring the successful delivery of all contracts.\n
\nOnSite is one of the UKs leading providers of professional contracting services. With a proven track record in the successful delivery of projects and contracts across a broad spectrum of market sectors, OnSite consists of specialist operating areas drainage, sewer rehabilitation, pipelines, civil engineering, specialist maintenance and rail services.\n
Whats the role:\n
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• Maintain records of costs, program changes, productivity, and profitability, enforcing controls to ensure stakeholder compliance.
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• Manage subcontractor orders, contract performance, and support valuations and budget monitoring.
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• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and monthly CVRs, identifying risks and revenue opportunities. Handle monthly valuation applications, final accounts, and assist with cost management.
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• Provide contract expertise, resolve disputes, support risk assessment, and attend contract negotiation meetings as needed.
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• Conduct project progress reviews, report on costs, progress, and contractual issues, assist with large tenders, and implement commercial reporting systems.
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• Participate in post-contract reviews, report findings, and suggest improvements for future projects.
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What youll need:\n
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• A degree in Quantity Surveying or HNC / HND in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with specific QS experience.
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• Knowledge and experience in the utilities/ civil sector preferably in the water industry
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• A comprehensive working knowledge of NEC3 & 4 contracts and JCT.
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• Have the ability to persuade, influence and negotiate.
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• A full driving license.
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What youll get in return:\n
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• Family-Friendly Leave
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• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carers Days.
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• Financial & Life Assurance
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• Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice.
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• Health & Wellbeing
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• Employee Assistance Programme and 24/7 Virtual GP access.
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• Lifestyle & Perks
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• Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
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• Professional Development
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• Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
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• Inclusion & Belonging
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• Active People Networks Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Womens Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more.
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• Performance & Recognition
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• Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
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\nAt South Staffordshire Limited, inclusion matters. We have a wide range of employee networks which are employee-led communities that bring our people together, support different perspectives and create a strong sense of belonging. Our people are encouraged to get involved as members or allies.\n
\nWe are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.\n
\nWe warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including all genders, ethnicity, sexual orientations, and physical and neurodiverse abilities.\n
\nWe are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and encourage you to let us know how we can best support you throughout the recruitment process.\n
Department\n
\nEngineering\n
Contract type\n
\nPermanent\n
Hours\n
\n40 hours per week\n
Salary\n
\nTo £50,000 depending on experience\n
Closing date for applications\n
\n31st July, 2026\n
\nREF-229 723\n
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