Job Title: Junior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Walsall
Salary: Up to £35,000
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 – a 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 a related discipline
* Strong numerical and analytical skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* High attention to detail and organisational ability
* A 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 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)