Senior Quantity Surveyor

Severn Trent Plc; Coventry; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Annual bonus up to £2,250

Pension scheme 15% company

Maternity/adoption leave

Training and development through our <

EV scheme and discounts

Two paid volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent Plc is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to provide commercial leadership across the Clean Water Capital Investment Programme and manage a portfolio of projects valued from multi-million to mid-range figures.

The role covers procurement, negotiation, cost control, forecasting, change, claims and final accounts, with NEC contract experience and strong Excel skills. Based at Raynesway in Derby, some travel to project sites is required.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in utilities, infrastructure, civil engineering or regulated capital-delivery environment.
• Experience managing multiple projects through their commercial lifecycle.
• Knowledge of NEC contracts; strong analytical and Excel skills; ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide commercial leadership across our Clean Water Capital Investment Programme.
• Manage portfolio of projects from procurement through to delivery and final account.
• Control costs and manage commercial risk to secure strong outcomes for customers and communities.
• Influence stakeholders and supply-chain partners in a regulated environment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Cost control

Tendering

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

NEC contracts knowledge

Job description

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score, reflecting how much our people love working here.

Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

As our Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll provide commercial leadership across our Clean Water Capital Investment Programme, managing a portfolio of projects typically valued from £2 million to £25 million. From procurement and negotiation through to delivery and final account, you’ll control costs, manage commercial risk and help secure strong outcomes for our customers and communities.

You’ll be based at Raynesway in Derby, with travel to project sites, working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

HOW WE WORK

You’ll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. Our employee engagement scores are among the highest globally in energy and utilities. That’s why we value in-person moments to keep our culture alive, but also understand the flexibility working from home can bring. You’ll usually find us in the office, but working from home is supported when you need it.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You’ll be an experienced quantity surveyor or commercial professional with senior-level experience in utilities, infrastructure, civil engineering or another regulated capital-delivery environment. You’ll have experience managing multiple projects through their commercial lifecycle, including procurement, tendering, cost control, forecasting, change, claims and final accounts.

You’ll bring working knowledge of NEC contracts, strong analytical and Excel skills and confidence influencing stakeholders and supply-chain partners. A relevant degree or equivalent experience is required, while professional membership of, or progress towards, RICS, CICES or another relevant body is desirable.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. 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’re looking for people who want to get involved, be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

It’s not just a job; it’s a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and awardwinning training to help you reach your potential. You’ll also contribute to the environment and community. Some of our benefits include:

• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Annual bonus of up to £2,250, dependent on company performance
• Leading pension scheme, with a 15% company contribution when you contribute 7.5%
• Family-friendly policies, including a year’s paid maternity or adoption leave
• Dedicated training and development through our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme, retail offers and two paid volunteering days per year

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