Salary - Competitive Salary
Work Type - Hybrid
Job Location - Lingley Mere, Lingley Green Avenue, Warrington, WA5 3YR, United Kingdom
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
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 10.5% 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
Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a rewarding career, that combines your passion for construction and stakeholder management with sustainable, large‑scale projects that benefit society and the environment?
If yes, then United Utilities (UU) have exciting opportunities for you to join our teams across multiple locations in the North West of England.
UU are experiencing a period of growth and transformation, creating several opportunities within our Commercial function to work alongside our largest and most ambitious new projects. As Quantity Surveyor you will lead and 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 the North West, England.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Acting as a subject matter expert.
* Commercially manage a portfolio of Works contracts to ensure that they are delivered in accordance with the contracted terms and conditions and that all issues are mitigated and managed to protect UU commercial interests.
* 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.
* Negotiate and resolve contract claims/disputes and support senior managers in the resolution of escalated issues.
* Provide commercial expertise and guidance.
* Provide support and timely escalation to the Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Commercial Manager.
* Manage the conflicting business priorities of various stakeholders.
* Ensure compliance of the business strategy and policy.
* Proactively manage and mitigate commercial and business risk.
* Ensure collaborative working across the commercial directorate.
* Produce and maintain quality commercial / contractual data.
* Accountable for contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.
This list is not exhaustive and may be extended to include any other ad‑hoc duties and responsibilities required from time to time.
Technical Skills & Experience
* Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent; alternatively sufficient relevant experience to support the requirements of the RICS Professional Experience Route.
* Knowledge of key quantity surveying processes, tools and methodologies used across the whole project life‑cycle.
* Knowledge and experience in the use of a broad range of standard forms of construction contract (preferably including NEC suite of contracts).
* Strong commercial negotiation and resolution skills.
* Experience of managing the commercial function on projects.
* Experience of line management.
* Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
* Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office or equivalent and ability to use IT systems and programmes.
* Full UK Driving License.
Essential Qualifications
* Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent; alternatively sufficient relevant experience to support the requirements of the RICS Professional Experience Route.
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