Salary - Competitive Salary
Work Type - Hybrid
Role Type - Permanent
Employment Type - Full Time
0 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.
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
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
Deals and discounts
EVolve Car Scheme
Employee Assistance Plan
MORE Choices flexible benefits
Enhanced parental leave schemes
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 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. In joining us, you will have full exposure to the organisation, our major projects and our largest industry partners. 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, collaborating with other experts and leading initiatives to tackle challenges unique to our industry, contributing to our success and helping us achieve our objectives.
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. United Utilities offer dynamic and long-lasting options that will help you grow professionally and personally and you will have the chance to enhance your skill, knowledge and experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about making a positive difference for the North West of England and want to join us on our journey of transformation, we would love to hear from you. 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. 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.
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.
Full UK Driving License
Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent; Strategic Alignment : The Smart Metering Commercial Team is fully embedded within the metering delivery team ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery aligned with the overall strategy.