Quantity Surveyor – Water & Civil Projects (On‑Site)

OnSite Central Limited; Walsall; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Health & wellbeing

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Job summary

OnSite Central Limited is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support major water projects in the West Midlands. You will work with operational managers and subcontractors on site, manage costs, contracts, and reporting to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires a QS degree or related qualification, NEC3/4 and JCT contract knowledge, and a driving licence; experience in utilities/civil is preferred. OnSite offers strong benefits and professional development.

Qualifications

• A degree in Quantity Surveying or HNC / HND in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with specific QS experience.
• Knowledge and experience in the utilities/ civil sector preferably in the water industry.
• A comprehensive working knowledge of NEC3 & 4 contracts and JCT.
• Have the ability to persuade, influence and negotiate.
• A full driving license.

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 valuation applications, final accounts, and assist with cost management.
• 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

Persuasion

Driving licence

Education

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

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

JCT contracts

Job description

OnSite Central Limited is seeking a Quantity Surveyor to support major water projects in the West Midlands. You will work with operational managers and subcontractors on site, manage costs, contracts, and reporting to ensure timely delivery.

The role requires a QS degree or related qualification, NEC3/4 and JCT contract knowledge, and a driving licence; experience in utilities/civil is preferred. OnSite offers strong benefits and professional development.