Quantity Surveyor & Senior Quantity Surveyors

Kelda Group; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water utility provider in the Yorkshire region seeks Quantity Surveyors at various levels for their Commercial Services Team. You will develop procurement strategies, manage contracts, and ensure cost assurance while working collaboratively with stakeholders. This role offers hybrid working, competitive salary ranging from £40,257 to £73,000 based on experience, and an attractive benefits package including annual bonus opportunities, pension scheme, and wellness initiatives. Apply to join a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional water services.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus up to £1,000

Attractive pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus extra wellness day

Life assurance cover

Retail savings scheme

Online GP service

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Must have professional qualifications associated with Quantity Surveying.
• Experience in utilities or infrastructure sector is advantageous.
• Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement and contract strategies.
• Administer contracts and ensure compliance.
• Manage supply chain and procurement processes.

Skills

Procurement strategy development

Cost assurance

Contract administration

Stakeholder engagement

Risk identification and control

Education

Professional qualification in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for Quantity Surveyors at multiple levels to join the Commercial Services Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

What we do: Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, it's so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the region's health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry. The Commercial Services team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. To meet this challenge, we are expanding our Commercial Services Team, offering rewarding career opportunities to drive the transformational change to ensure resilient and sustainable supply across our business. The roles offer excellent prospects supported by training and development to suit the individual.

Responsibilities and Capabilities

• Procurement and contract strategy development and implementation
• Development and implementation of key commercial controls
• Cost assurance pre and post contract
• Process applications for payment from partners
• Forecast assurance
• Change control assurance
• Contract administration assurance
• Supply chain management and procurement support
• Further developing commercial behaviours that are suited to a multi‑party collaborative enterprise
• Knowledge of the administration associated with construction contracts
• Ability to identify, quantify and control commercial risks
• Knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts or other industry standard conditions of contract and contract management practices, procedures and systems
• Professional qualification, or working to a professional qualification, associated with the role
• Ability to work with all stakeholders, provide guidance and support key decision commercial outcomes that benefit Capital Delivery

Additional Qualifications

• Understanding and usage of framework agreements
• Understanding working within an Alliance environment
• Knowledge associated with developing commercial processes and procedures
• Experience in supplier relationship management
• Experience or knowledge of behavioural management techniques and tools
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in water / utilities (or wider infrastructure sector)

Flexible Working

We embrace a flexible working model, where our hybrid setup typically requires an average of two days in the office per week. This could be slightly more when collaborative efforts, training or meeting deadlines demand it. For those who prefer to work on‑site, our office is open Monday‑Friday during working hours.

Career Growth

Apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you. We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre‑employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance. Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date (December 6th), should the need occur.

No agencies please. Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary, 4a to 4b, £40,257 - £73,000, depending on experience
• Annual incentive related bonus - £1,000 maximum Bonus Opportunity for the Performance Year
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities in line with the Quantity Surveyor progression plan
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays - plus an extra wellness day!
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• A great benefits package - choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!