Senior Quantity Surveyor

SouthernWaterServices

Job Location:

Chichester - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Closing Date

Job Title:Senior Quantity Surveyor

Location:Chichester hybrid working

ContractType:Permanent

Hours:37 hours

Salary:up to 65k

Aboutthe role

Were expanding our commercial team to deliver Southern Waters most ambitious capital programme to date. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor (internally you will be known as Commercial Manager) youll play a pivotal role in managing cost procurement and contractual governance across large-scale projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment.

What you willbe responsible for:

Act as a key commercial partner providing expert advice on cost management procurement and contractual strategy.
Support the full commercial lifecyclefrom feasibility and procurement through to change control and dispute resolution.
Ensure governance compliance and control across all commercial activity.
Collaborate with Project Managers and contractors to set realistic cost targets and contractual terms.
Drive continuous improvement in managing commercial risk and delivering value for customers and stakeholders.

Additional Requirements

Strong understanding of NEC contracts and commercial strategy (pre- and post-contract).
Ability to influence stakeholders and work collaboratively across teams.

Whatyoullbring to the role:

Essential

Relevant qualification in construction or quantity surveying.
Demonstrable experience in commercial management on large-scale infrastructure utility or construction projects.
Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desirable

Experience in utilities or water sector.

Southern Water is at the forefront of transforming Britains water industry investing significantly to enhance resilience sustainability and service excellence. With 7.8bn planned investment for 2025-30 this is an unparalleled opportunity to join a business committed to delivering a generational shift in the way water services are managed.

You will be joining at a time ofsignificant change working alongside a highly skilled leadership team witha clear visionfor the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact influence major strategic decisions and drive long-term value creation

Our mission is to protect and enhance life through waterand we need passionate people to help us achieve it. Ifyoureinspired by our purpose and believe you can contribute apply today. You dont need to meet every criterion; what matters most is your drive to make a difference.

If this roleisntquite whatyourelooking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (-Introduce Yourself)

Our Commitment to Diversity

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race ethnicity gender sexual orientation age disability religion or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know.

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Closing DateJob Title:Senior Quantity SurveyorLocation:Chichester hybrid workingContractType:PermanentHours:37 hoursSalary:up to 65kAboutthe roleWere expanding our commercial team to deliver Southern Waters most ambitious capital programme to date. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor (internally you will ...