Role details
"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 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 7.5% 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 various opportunities within our Commercial function to work alongside our largest and most ambitious new projects.
As a Senior 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, projects of all sizes 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.
This role plays an important part in strengthening our operations as we continue to grow the team and build the capability needed to deliver our AMP8 programme. By supporting efficient processes, enhancing commercial effectiveness and contributing to a high‑performing operational environment, you'll help ensure we are fully equipped to meet the demands and ambitions of AMP8.
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.
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
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.
Full UK Driving License
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.