Quantity Surveyor

Southern Water; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities provider is seeking a commercial manager to deliver expert advice on cost management and procurement for major projects. This full-time role requires experience in commercial management within large-scale infrastructure, coupled with strong stakeholder engagement skills. The successful candidate will enjoy a hybrid working model and an extensive benefits package, including performance-related bonuses and generous pension contributions.

Benefits

Company and performance-related bonus

Generous pension up to 11% contribution

25 days annual leave

Life assurance equal to 4x salary

Salary sacrifice electric car scheme

Health Cash Plan

Fully funded eye tests

Two paid volunteering days

Occupational health service

Discounts with over 800 retailers

Digital GP service

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in commercial management on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Solid understanding of NEC contracts and commercial strategy.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key commercial partner delivering expert advice.
• Support the entire commercial lifecycle.
• Ensure robust governance and compliance across all activities.

Skills

Commercial management

Cost management

Procurement strategy

Contractual strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial acumen

Education

Relevant construction or quantity surveying qualification

Job description

Overview

Act as a key commercial partner, delivering expert advice on cost management, procurement, and contractual strategy across major capital projects. Support the entire commercial lifecycle—from feasibility and procurement through to change control and dispute resolution. Ensure robust governance, compliance, and control across all commercial activity, aligning with best practice and internal frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key commercial partner, delivering expert advice on cost management, procurement, and contractual strategy across major capital projects.
• Support the entire commercial lifecycle—from feasibility and procurement through to change control and dispute resolution.
• Ensure robust governance, compliance, and control across all commercial activity, aligning with best practice and internal frameworks.
• Work hand-in-hand with Project Managers and contractors to shape realistic cost targets and contractual terms that deliver real value.
• Contribute to the ongoing evolution of how we manage commercial risk, maximise value, and deliver for our customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

We’re looking for someone with a relevant construction or quantity surveying qualification and demonstrable experience in commercial management on large-scale infrastructure, utility, or construction projects. You will bring a solid understanding of NEC contracts and commercial strategy, both pre- and post-contract, and have the confidence to partner with and influence stakeholders at all levels. A collaborative mindset, strong commercial acumen, and a passion for driving value, efficiency, and best practice will be key to your success in this role.

Salary and Benefits

Salary: Salary and package are to be discussed at the screening stage. This role will be full time Monday to Friday 37 hours a week. Southern Water operate a hybrid approach to working between our sites and home. We are offering a salary of up to TBC per annum depending on skills and experience as well as other benefits including:

• Company and performance-related bonus
• Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance equal to 4x salary
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
• Health Cash Plan
• Full funded eye tests
• Two paid volunteering days a year
• Occupational health service
• Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
• Digital GP service