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Quantity Surveyor

Severn Trent Plc

Coventry

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GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Join a progressive company investing £2 billion in projects as a Quantity Surveyor. This role involves developing procurement strategies, managing contracts, and overseeing financial compliance in a diverse team. If you're dedicated, organized, and ready to step up, we welcome you to apply and be part of something impactful.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme of up to £2,250

Leading pension scheme

Sharesave opportunity for discounted shares

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

Experience as a Quantity Surveyor or related procurement experience.
Proficiency in contract administration and negotiation.
Ability to manage financial data based on project requirements.

Responsibilities

Define and implement procurement strategies for projects.
Establish contract terms and lead negotiations with the supply chain.
Administer contracts throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

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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 £2billion into construction projects over the next five years to improve the services we provide.

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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 too

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

What’s Next

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please do reach out to our amazing team of recruiters at recruitment@severntrent.co.uk.

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