Quantity Surveyor

Are you an experienced Commercial professional looking to expand your skills and experience?

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 £6billion into construction projects over the next five years to improve the services we provide.

Within our Capital Commercial Department, we are looking for a Quantity Surveyor to join our Waste Treatment team. This role can be based from any of our capital hubs, Shrewsbury, Derby or Coventry.

Are you a Quantity Surveyor looking for something new? Perhaps you are a Quantity Surveyor looking for a step up?

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

We’re looking for Quantity Surveyors who are up for something different, to join a successful, diverse and highly engaged team within our Capital Commercial team.

Some of your key accountabilities will include:

• The ability to define and execute procurement strategies
• Administer and review tender processes
• You will be able to analyse cost and program submissions
• Lead negotiation plans with our supply chain and develop and agree on contract terms and conditions
• Ensure stakeholder engagement and expectation management
• Administer executed contracts, including payment applications, risk management, and dispute resolution
• Review and approve final accounts
• Ensure auditable compliance with commercial governance processes

Additional areas for potential leadership within the function:

• Management of Framework Documents, Works Orders, Services Orders, Secondment Agreements, e-Sourcing, and SAP
• Monthly reporting and savings tracking
• 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.

We’d love to hear from you if…

• You’re a Quantity Surveyor or have experience in procurement and are looking to progress your career in a place where you will be supported to grow every of the way
• Pay attention to detail to ensure compliance with our procedures and accurate reporting through our systems
• Have a passion for improvement and driving outstanding results
• Demonstrate strong organisational, oral, and written communication skills
• Have influencing and stakeholder management abilities
• You are self-reliance and initiative
• Are able to work under tight deadlines and prioritise workloads

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.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, 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 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.

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.

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