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Senior Quantity Surveyor

United Utilities

Warrington

Hybrid

GBP 30,000 - 45,000

Full time

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Job summary

Join a leading utilities company as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, supporting key commercial processes on major projects. In a hybrid working environment, you will manage stakeholder relationships and drive efficiency in contract management while contributing to sustainable practices within the organization. With opportunities for growth and development, this role is perfect for someone eager to make a positive impact in North West England.

Benefits

Generous annual leave of 26 days

Up to 14% pension contribution

10.5% performance-related bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Discounts on gym memberships

Employee Assistance Plan

Qualifications

Degree in Quantity Surveying or relevant experience.
Knowledge of NEC suite of contracts preferred.
Experience in managing commercial functions on projects.

Responsibilities

Support post-contract commercial processes and requirements.
Negotiate and resolve contract claims/disputes.
Maintain accurate contract data to facilitate reporting.

Skills

Knowledge of key quantity surveying processes

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent

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About Us

Salary - Competitive Salary

Work Type - Hybrid

Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP

Role Type - Permanent

Employment Type - Full Time

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society.

We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves.

We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities. Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

Benefits

A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
Up to 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions
Best Doctors
Salary Finance
Wealth at Work courses
Deals and discounts
EVolve Car Scheme
Employee Assistance Plan
Mental health first aiders
ShareBuy
MORE Choices flexible benefits
Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

UU are experiencing a period of growth and transformation, creating several opportunities within our Commercial function to work alongside our largest and most ambitious new projects. As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor you will support one of several business-critical teams, managing a multitude of responsibilities. You will have the opportunity to manage a range of activities, including contract management, risk analysis, supplier collaboration and commercial operations, whilst ensuring value for money for our customers and our continued commitment to North West, England. Our roles will offer the opportunity for you to join during a period of unprecedented development, allowing you to grow within our organisation, tailoring your role to requirements and enhancing your value-contribution throughout your tenure.

In joining us, you will have full exposure to the organisation, our major projects and our largest industry partners. Stakeholder collaboration is vital for this role. You will therefore need to build strong working relationships, manage key internal and external stakeholders effectively and ensure a full business partnering model, whilst maximising value, collaborating with other experts and leading initiatives to tackle challenges unique to our industry, contributing to our success and helping us achieve our objectives.

We champion flexible ways of working. In-person attendance is required three days per week to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.

United Utilities offer dynamic and long-lasting options that will help you grow professionally and personally and you will have the chance to enhance your skill, knowledge and experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about making a positive difference for the North West of England and want to join us on our journey of transformation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the UU family!

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Provide support and timely escalation to Managing Quantity Surveyor and/or Commercial Manager.
Manage post-contract commercial processes and procedures to deliver key commercial requirements on projects. These will include early warning and change management; cost forecasting; payments; cost auditing and agreement of final accounts whilst actively supporting the contract assurance model to ensure improvements to service provision and cost to serve.
Negotiate and resolve contract claims/disputes and support senior managers in the resolution of escalated issues.
Maintain contract data with a high degree of accuracy to support robust management information and reporting.

Technical Skills & Experience

To be successful with your application, you’ll need to show that you meet the following essential criteria:

Knowledge of key quantity surveying processes, tools and methodologies used across the whole project life-cycle.
Knowledge and experience in the use of standard forms of construction contract (preferably including NEC suite of contracts).
Experience of managing the commercial function on projects.
Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders
Full UK Driving License

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications –

Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent; alternatively sufficient relevant experience to support the requirements of the RICS Professional Experience Route.

About The Team

Strategic Alignment: The Smart Metering Commercial Team is fully embedded within the metering delivery team ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery aligned with the overall strategy.

Collaborative Relationships: you’ll work closely with the delivery and operational teams in order to work collaboratively enhancing outcomes and driving efficiency within Metering.

Central Support and Governance: Reporting to the Commercial Manager this role provides central support and governance to ensure compliance and consistency in approach and processes.

Best Practices and Reporting: Supporting the Commercial Manager in embedding best practices in commercial processes and alignment to the wider Networks commercial team and ensuring robust reporting to Leaders and Senior Managers within Developer Services and Metering.

Other

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Utilities

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