Senior Quantity Surveyor

Senior Quantity Surveyor | Water / Utilities Sector

Up to £100,000 | Tamworth (4 days per week on site)

MERITUS are partnered with a growing project controls consultancy, supporting major infrastructure and capital delivery programmes across the UK. We are looking for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to work on client site at a Water industry organisation.

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will provide end-to‑end commercial and quantity surveying services across pre‑ and post‑contract stages. Acting as a trusted consultant, you will support clients with cost management, procurement, contract administration and commercial risk management across complex capital programmes.

This opportunity is ideal for a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager with strong NEC contract experience, excellent cost control capability and a background in infrastructure or major construction programmes.

• Deliver pre‑ and post‑contract quantity surveying and commercial management services
• Prepare and manage cost plans, budgets, forecasts and final accounts
• Administer NEC and JCT contracts, including Compensation Events and change control
• Provide accurate cost reporting and commercial advice to senior stakeholders
• Identify and manage commercial risks, opportunities and value initiatives

• Proven experience as a Senior Quantity Surveyor within infrastructure or construction
• Strong working knowledge of NEC3 / NEC4 contracts (JCT beneficial)
• Demonstrated experience in cost management, forecasting and change control
• Confident stakeholder engagement in client‑facing or consultancy environments
• Degree‑qualified in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management (MRICS preferred or working towards)

• Salary up to £100,000
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Structured career development and chartership support
• Exposure to major UK infrastructure programmes

If you believe that you have the skills and experience for the Senior Quantity Surveyor role, please get in touch. We also offer a referral scheme for any candidates whose details are passed to us that we successfully place.