Quantity Surveyor (multiple roles)

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, its so much more than this. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires 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 regions 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. We are looking for Quantity Surveyors at all levels to be accountable for the commercial assurance of all financial and contractual aspects of contracted works in relation to a portfolio of schemes associated with delivery of Yorkshire Waters Capital Programme including working within the AMP 8 Storm Overflow Alliance programme and AMP8 non-Alliance programmes. This includes assuring project budgets, supporting negotiations with partners and suppliers, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, evaluating financial risks and supporting success by overseeing the associated financial aspects. You will also be responsible for supporting the Commercial and Contracts Manager and other Quantity Surveyors in developing and implementing commercial strategies and procedures and identifying new commercial opportunities. The Commercial Services Team work closely with the Capital Delivery Programme Managers, Capital Delivery Senior Project Managers and Project Managers to optimise contract performance and deliver contracts within budget and on schedule. Additionally, you will support the development and implementation of contract administration, risk assessment, and procurement strategies to support the successful completion of schemes and will provide guidance and support in aspects such as risk management, cost control, and budget control. Where you fit in: As a member of the team you will take an active role in seeking to improve value and achieve consistent cycle times through increased commercial controls

• 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
You will also benefit from having:
• 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)
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.

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.


• We offer a competitive salary, 4a to 4b, £40,257 - £58,131, depending on experience
• Annual incentive related bonus - £1000 maximum Bonus Opportunity for the Performance Year
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% 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!