Quantity Surveyor - Water & Civil Projects

OnSite Central Limited; Tipton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly leave

Company pension

Health & wellbeing

Cycle to work

Career development

Job summary

OnSite Central Limited is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support on our largest water projects. You will collaborate with managers and subcontractors to manage on-site commercial activities, ensuring contracts are delivered on time and within budget.

The role requires QS qualifications, water-industry experience preferred, and strong negotiation and contract-management skills. A full driving license and on-site presence are expected as projects span diverse sites.

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or HNC / HND in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with specific QS experience.
• Experience in the utilities/civil sector, preferably in the water industry.
• Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 and JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of costs, program changes, productivity, and profitability, enforcing controls to ensure stakeholder compliance.
• Manage subcontractor orders, contract performance, and support valuations and budget monitoring.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and monthly CVRs, identifying risks and revenue opportunities; handle monthly valuations, final accounts, and cost management support.
• Provide contract expertise, resolve disputes, support risk assessment, and attend contract negotiation meetings as needed.
• Conduct project progress reviews, report on costs, progress, and contractual issues, assist with large tenders, and implement commercial reporting systems.
• Participate in post-contract reviews, report findings, and suggest improvements for future projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract administration

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / HNC/HND in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

OnSite Central Limited is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support on our largest water projects. You will collaborate with managers and subcontractors to manage on-site commercial activities, ensuring contracts are delivered on time and within budget.

The role requires QS qualifications, water-industry experience preferred, and strong negotiation and contract-management skills. A full driving license and on-site presence are expected as projects span diverse sites.