Assistant Quantity Surveyor

Severn Trent Plc; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A utilities company in the East Midlands is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their Capital Commercial Department. This role involves negotiating contracts, providing commercial support, and managing stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and attention to detail, as they will work alongside Project Managers on contract management and dispute resolution. The company values character and a caring attitude, welcoming diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme up to £2,250

Doubling pension contributions up to 15%

Sharesave scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• No background in the utility sector is required.
• Relevant transferable skills and a can-do attitude are welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate contracts and provide commercial support.
• Manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Assess contract events and applications for payment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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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.

Which is why we are investing over £2billion into construction projects over the next five years to improve the services we provide.

Within our Capital Commercial Department, we are looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our team.

Are you an Assistant or Junior Quantity Surveyor looking for something new? Perhaps you are in the Construction industry and want to learn something new?

Everything you need to know

We’re looking for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor who is up for something different, to join a successful, diverse and highly engaged team within our Capital Commercial department.

In this role you’ll negotiate contracts and provide commercial support throughout delivery, working closely with our design and delivery teams to manage internal and external stakeholders.

Supporting our Project Managers to make sure contracts are managed, including assessment of contract events and applications for payment, issuing contract notifications, and leading on dispute resolution.

Key to your success in the role will be the confidence to develop sourcing and contract strategies, and to draft, test and negotiate work orders with our contractors.

What you’ll bring to the role

We want people who show up and roll their sleeves up. Do you have a passion to be part of something bigger, something ground breaking whether that’s for the environment or your community. We’d love to hear from you if…

• Have excellent communication skills to liaise and influence a wide range of stakeholders
• Attention to detail to ensure compliance with our procedures and accurate reporting through our systems

Don’t worry if you don’t have a background in the utility sector – we welcome anyone with the relevant transferable skills and a can-do attitude. In return, we will support you every step of the way in your career journey with us, and that includes sponsoring your professional qualifications and investing in your ongoing development through our career progression framework.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involved. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

What’s in it for you

It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live. Here’s some of our favourites:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 additional days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of 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

What’s next

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please do reach out to our amazing team of recruiters at [e-mail].

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.

Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!