Salary: £37,487 - £50,527 (depending on experience) + 25 days hols + 8 BH + Pension

Location: Bradford, Buttershaw (BD6)

Purpose of the role

• Provides contract and commercial support associated with project's lifecycle from concept phase to closeout and benefits realisation phase, projects range from £250k to £10M 

• Develops contract strategies - projects 

• Supports Internal procurement – mini competition and direct negotiation 

• Supports contract administrators 

• Assures scope, contracts, and pricing in accordance with the conditions of contract, ensuring that risk to the Client is managed and understood at each stage of the project 

• Supports negotiations with contractors, seeking to add value and reduce cost. 

• Internal disagreement management 

• Lead on payment processing to ensure YW fulfils its payment obligations and assures the accuracy of Contractor’s applications 

• Drive continuous improvement in business as usual; to actively seek out and take advantage of opportunities to streamline and improve commercial processes 

Role context

YW Commercial Services  

The Commercial Services department is responsible for sourcing and managing all of our contracted supplier relationships and supplier performance. This includes procurement, contract management, contract administration, commercial assurance and accounts payable.  

Programme Delivery Commercial Team  

Programme Delivery focuses on the creation and delivery of key operational assets It is a complex and critical part of the delivery of our long-term plans. This can range in size and complexity but typically involves projects such as water catchment assets, water and wastewater treatment works, pipelines, pumping stations and other water and wastewater network infrastructure. 

These projects deliver supply resilience, environmental benefits and other regulatory objectives which make a significant contribution to Yorkshire Water’s performance. 

The Programme Delivery Commercial team form an internal partnership with Programme Delivery and support in providing contractual and commercial advice. We have significant scope for growing and developing the team and are seeking Quantity Surveyors and other professionals who have experience in commercial roles who are up to the challenge. 

Yorkshire Water welcome applicants based on both their experience and qualifications. We will support experienced candidates, financially and by way of dedicated development time, who are seeking to gain professional qualifications such as MRICS and MCICES. 

Knowledge and Skills Required

Essential

• Professional Qualification in Engineering (CEng), Construction Management (MCIOB), Quantity Surveying (MRICS) or relevant construction industry related experience and qualification.
• Experienced in managing key aspects of NEC contracts in a commercial environment.
• Understanding of commercial contract management.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
• Understanding of compiling, assessment, interpretation and communication of complex data.
• Able to communicate and engage people at all levels cross business and external.
• Clearly demonstrates ethical values and behaviours.
• Can work in a team and manage own workload.

Desirable

• Experience of understanding where your role fits within a business plan and then developing ways to deliver the outputs.
• Experience of corporate software systems.
• Experience of working in a regulated industry and regulatory reporting.
• Understanding of Project Management.
• NEC suit of contracts – training.

If you feel this opportunity is suitable and you match the skills required, then please apply online and complete the application process. If you could also, please upload an up to date copy of your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience for the role.

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

What's in it for you?

We are committed to attracting and developing the best people across our business. Our success relies on our ability to provide a supportive, inclusive and motivating environment where everyone has a role to play in supporting the delivery of outstanding service to our customers.

We offer excellent career opportunities to our colleagues, in an environment that is challenging and rewarding.

We are looking for highly talented people who can demonstrate an affinity with our values to help us achieve our vision of 'taking responsibility for the water environment for good'. In return, we offer a lively and diverse environment in which people can build a long and varied career, rewarded with an excellent salary and benefits package.

Company Information

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire we make sure that all 5.2 million people living in the region have clean safe drinking water on tap and their waste water taken away. But for us it's so much more than this.

We care passionately about the environments and communities in which we work; we always look for new innovative ways to do things that deliver great value for our business and deliver the service our customers want and expect.

Our customers are at the heart of what we do and how we do things. We work best as a company to deliver this when we work together - team work, creativity, enthusiasm and passion are inherent within our 3000 people who work 24/7 365 days a year to keep Yorkshire's water flowing.

We are a business that has its eye on the future, planning ahead to look after Yorkshire's water, today, tomorrow and always.

Yorkshire Water values equality, diversity and inclusion we celebrate and support difference and believe that everyone should be treated with respect. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, religion or belief and trade union membership.

Yorkshire Water reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.