Senior Quantity Surveyor  
  

Salary & benefits (4a): £46,505 - £58,131 + up to 10% pension with 5% contribution + annual bonus + retail savings schemes + online GP access + life assurance cover + free on-site parking + 25 days holiday + 1 wellbeing day + bank holidays  

Location: Bradford, hybrid working - two office days per week

Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday

 
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join the Commercial Services team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you? 

 
What we do: 
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, it’s so much more than this. 
 

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s 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 region’s 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. Commercial Services are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.   
 
 
The Senior Quantity Surveyor is 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 Water’s Capital Programme. 

This includes assuring project budgets, supporting negotiations with Contract Partners and Suppliers, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, evaluating financial risks and supporting success by overseeing the associated financial aspects. 

They will also be responsible for supporting the Commercial and Contracts Manager in developing and implementing commercial strategies and identifying new commercial opportunities. 

The Senior Quantity Surveyor will work closely with the Capital Delivery Senior Project Managers and Project Managers to optimise contract performance and deliver contracts within budget and on schedule. 
 

Additionally, they 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 our Senior Quantity Surveyor you will be a key member of the team and 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
•    Change control assurance
•    Contract administration assurance

  
What skills & qualifications you will need: 

•    Extensive knowledge of the administration associated with construction contracts
•    Ability to identify, quantify and control commercial risks
•    Knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts
•    More than 5 years commercial experience in the construction industry, preferably in the Water/Utilities sectors
•    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 Programme Delivery

You will also benefit from having: 

 
•    Understanding and usage of Framework Agreements
•    Experience of working within the water/utilities sector
•    Knowledge associated with developing commercial processes and procedures
•    Strong interpersonal skills

 
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.   

 
If you’re an experienced Senior Quantity Surveyor professional and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers whilst protecting the environment, then apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer for you. 

We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.

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. 

Kelda Group 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.