Senior Quantity Surveyor

Salary:
Up to £62,000 plus Car Allowance

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to one of the water industry's most critical challenges while developing your expertise across data, network operations, and strategic resolution planning.
Onsite is part of the South Staffordshire Group – a 3,000-strong organisation behind South Staffs Water, Cambridge Water, and several leading utility support businesses – offering long-term development and career progression.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our Civil Engineering team, working on some of our largest and most high‑profile clean water and wastewater projects across the UK.

Based from our hub in Tipton, this role offers national project exposure, partnering with major clients such as South Staffs Water, Cambridge Water, Affinity Water and the Environment Agency. Project values typically range from £250k to £5m+, requiring strong commercial leadership and close collaboration with engineers, project managers and operational teams.

This is a pivotal role within a fast‑growing business, offering real scope to progress your career within a wider group environment.

As Senior Quantity Surveyor, you will:

• Provide sound commercial advice to Contracts Managers and operational teams
• Deliver commercial analysis, reconciliation and reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Maintain accurate commercial records covering costs, programme changes, productivity and profitability
  
  Implement and manage appropriate commercial controls in line with company procedures
• Undertake site measurements and prepare interim valuations and final accounts
• Prepare and issue subcontractor orders and manage commercial performance throughout the contract lifecycle
• Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy and budget management
• Support the wider QS function, including oversight and mentoring of a team of 3–4 people

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• UK experience within the civils sector (2+ years strongly preferred)
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence, negotiate and challenge where needed
• Experience working on multi‑disciplinary civil projects
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to work away as required

• Family-Friendly Leave
  Enhanced Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental Leave, Fertility Support, and up to 5 paid Carer’s Days.
• Financial & Life Assurance
  Life Assurance cover role dependant
  and a Company Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Health & Wellbeing
  Employee Assistance Programme (8 counselling sessions) and 24/7 Virtual GP access for you and your dependents.
• Lifestyle & Perks
  Cycle to Work Scheme and My Premier Benefits discounts, cashback, and vouchers.
• Professional Development
  Hands-on training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Inclusion & Belonging
  Active People Networks – Disability & Neurodiversity, Unity+, Women’s Network, Parent & Carer Networking Group and more.
• Performance & Recognition
  Annual salary review, Reward & Recognition Scheme, and Long Service Awards.
• Flexibility & Opportunities
  Overtime available and flexible shifts / hybrid working role dependant