Junior Quantity Surveyor

Job description

Integrated Water Services (Mechanical and Electrical) IWS M&E

Location:

Walsall, WS2 7PD

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

27/03/2026

About this jobJob Advert Job Title: Junior Quantity Surveyor Location: Walsall Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 depending on experience 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.

IWS M&E is part of the South Staffordshire Group

3,000-strong organisation behind South Staffs Water, Cambridge Water, and several leading utility support businesses

offering long‐term development and career progression.

Are you looking to build your career in Quantity Surveying within a supportive and forward‐thinking commercial team?

We are looking for a motivated Junior Quantity Surveyor to join our IWS M&E division.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their QS career who is eager to develop their commercial expertise, gain hands‐on project experience, and contribute to profitable project delivery.

You will play a key role in providing commercial and contractual support to operational teams, ensuring strong contract administration and commercial governance from project commencement through to final account.

The Role

Assist with day‐to‐day commercial administration and project cost management

Contribute pricing and financial information to tenders, bids and cost plans

Support preparation of cost‐to‐complete (CTC) reports and budget reviews

Assist with subcontract procurement, order placement and account management

Support preparation and assessment of variations, compensation events and extensions of time

Help prepare valuations, applications for payment and cash flow forecasts

Contribute to monthly financial and management reporting

Attend internal and client commercial meetings

Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and company procedures

Promote strong cost control and commercial awareness across project teams

Uphold Health & Safety as a core priority in all activities

What you'll need

Degree or working towards qualification in Quantity Surveying or related discipline

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

High attention to detail and organisational ability

Proactive attitude with willingness to learn

Ability to work collaboratively within commercial and operational teams

Understanding of construction contracts (desirable but not essential)

What you'll get in return

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 dependent) 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 such as 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 dependent)

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Walsall

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English