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At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace. If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.
Everything you need to know Are you an experienced Commercial professional looking to expand your skills and experience? Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, but we’re also big on making a difference, not just because we should but because we care. We are investing over £4 million into a lead replacement scheme project in Eccleshall over the next five years to improve services and take customers off lead supplies.
In the Water Networks Department, we are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our Eccleshall Lead Replacement Scheme team in our Barnhurst office. Please note this is a 12 month FTC.
In this role you’ll negotiate contracts and provide commercial support throughout delivery, working closely with our project team to manage internal and external stakeholders.
* Supporting Project Managers to ensure contract management, including assessment of contract events and applications for payment, issuing contract notifications, assessing and reporting on Contractors Key Performance Indicators and supporting dispute resolution.
* Developing sourcing and contract strategies and drafting, testing and negotiating work orders with contractors.
How We Work
WFH flexibility available: you'll join a caring culture that collaborates to achieve, grow, and develop. We value in‑person moments to keep our culture alive but also support working from home when needed.
What You’ll Bring To The Role
* Excellent communication skills to liaise and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
* Attention to detail to ensure compliance with procedures and accurate reporting through our systems.
* Passion for delivering great value for customers.
* Assists with providing commercial and financial reporting information.
* Creates monthly cost and value reports using the appropriate STW software.
* Raises and receives Purchase Orders.
* Tracks costs being spent by the project against agreed budgets.
Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome and celebrate diverse individuals and seek people who are involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.
What’s In It For You
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 additional days per year)
* Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 depending on company performance)
* Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
* Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
* Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
* Family friendly policies
* Two volunteering days per year
Let’s Go
We can’t wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We’ll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Utilities
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