Quantity Surveyor

Severn Trent; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Sharesave

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent in Tamworth is seeking a qualified Quantity Surveyor to join our Capital Commercial Department, delivering a mix of procurement strategy, contract management and cost control across the Waste Treatment and Bioresources projects. The role combines office-based collaboration with one day from home each week.

You will manage NEC 4 contracts, drive procurement decisions, and support project teams through interim/final payments, compensation events and cost estimation, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Quantity Surveyor with relevant professional experience.
• Experience with NEC4 contracts and cost control.
• Strong procurement and cost-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement procurement strategies with project stakeholders.
• Establish and negotiate NEC 4 contracts with the supply chain.
• Administer NEC 4 contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assess interim and final payments and maintain cost data.
• Support Project Managers in the compensation event process and cost estimation.
• Ensure governance and compliance with contract terms and internal processes.
• Lead with potential leadership within the function and manage frameworks and SAP.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Contract negotiations

Tools

NEC4 Contracts

SAP

Job description

Are you an experienced Commercial professional looking to expand your skills and experience?

Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care.

Which is why we are investing over £6billion into construction projects over the next five years to improve the services we provide.

Within our Capital Commercial Department, we are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Waste Treatment and Bioresources team. This role will be based from our Tamworth, working 4 days in the office and 1 day from home.

Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking for something new? Perhaps you are an Assistant Quantity Surveyor looking for a step up?

Everything You Need To Know

We’re looking for Quantity Surveyors who are looking to join a successful, diverse and highly engaged team to deliver our Capital Programme.

This role encompasses a range of responsibilities, including

Defining And Implementing Procurement Strategies

• Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop effective procurement strategies.
• Evaluate different procurement routes and recommend the most suitable approach (direct award or mini competition)
• Ensure procurement processes align with project goals, budget and internal governance.

Establishing and Agreeing Contract Terms and Leading Negotiations with the Supply Chain

• Engage with Contractors via single source or mini competition.
• Draft clear and comprehensive NEC 4 Option A, C and E contracts.
• Negotiate favourable terms, pricing, and contractual agreements.
• Ensure all parties understand their obligations and responsibilities.
• Mitigate risks by addressing potential disputes and contingencies.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities without compromising quality.

Contract Management And Administration

• Administer NEC 4 Option A, C, and E contract throughout the project lifecycle
• Assess interim and final application for payment
• Maintain comprehensive records of project‑related financial data.
• Support Project Managers in the assessment of the Compensation Event process
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate cost estimation and control
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and obligations
• Ensure internal processes and governance requirements are adhered to

Additional Areas For Potential Leadership Within The Function

• Management of Framework Documents, Works Orders, Services Orders, Secondment Agreements, e‑Sourcing, and SAP
• Management of supply chain partners, consultants, and internal stakeholders

What You’ll Bring To The Role

We want people who show up and roll their sleeves up. Do you have a passion to be part of something bigger, something ground breaking whether that’s for the environment or your community.

If you're a Quantity Surveyor or have procurement experience and seek career advancement with ample support, this opportunity is for you. Attention to detail is crucial for ensuring procedural compliance and accurate reporting within our systems. A dedication to improvement and achieving exceptional outcomes is valued, along with strong organisational and communication skills. Demonstrating proficiency in influencing stakeholders and managing relationships is essential. Initiative and self-reliance are traits we value, especially in meeting tight deadlines and effectively prioritising workloads.

As travel is required, it is expected that you will hold a full U.K licence.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a background in the utility sector – we welcome anyone with the relevant transferable skills and a can‑do attitude. In return, we will support you every step of the way in your career journey with us, and that includes sponsoring your professional qualifications and investing in your ongoing development through our career progression framework.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

We do more, because we care.

What’s In It For You

It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award‑winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live. Here’s some of our favourites:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 additional days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 depending on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

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