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 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, 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. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role.
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. Apply now and become part of the UU family!
- Deliver or support the commercial function by delivering projects within the category plan ensuring optimum value for money for UU
- Engage with operational and senior stakeholders; support the alignment of business strategy and policy to deliver category plans
- Ensure contractual compliance and proactively manage contractor performance throughout the contract period
- Acting as a subject matter expert
- Managing the conflicting business priorities of various stakeholders
- Provide support and timely escalation to the Senior Quantity Surveyor and/or Category Delivery Manager
- Ensure compliance of the business strategy and policy
- Proactively manage and mitigate commercial and business risk
- Provide commercial expertise and guidance
- Ensure collaborative working across the commercial directorate
- Work collaboratively with the regulatory procurement team, to ensure delivery of compliant procurement.
- Produce and maintain quality commercial / contractual data
- Provide the commercial function in IAP and concept phases
- Provide the commercial function to support the Category Delivery Manager in the definition phase.
- Accountable for contract administration throughout the project lifecycle
- 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.
Essential Qualifications
- Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent ; alternatively sufficient relevant experience to support the requirements of the RICS Professional Experience Route
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.
