Assistant Quantity Surveyor

United Utilities; England; Hybrid; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company in the UK is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to enhance their Operations Team. The ideal candidate will hold a Quantity Surveying degree and have relevant experience, focusing on procurement and contract management. This full-time role offers hybrid working and competitive salary of £43,420, alongside extensive benefits including a pension scheme and annual leave increase. The successful candidate will help deliver the Operational base maintenance programme with adherence to high professional standards.

Benefits

Generous annual leave package

Competitive pension scheme

Performance-related bonus scheme

Comprehensive healthcare plan

Gym and wellness discounts

Qualifications

• Experience of managing large volumes of contracts from change management to completion.
• Registered student working towards chartered membership of RICS.

Responsibilities

• Support the commercial function by delivering projects ensuring value for money.
• Manage contractor performance and ensure compliance throughout the contract period.

Skills

Commercial negotiation skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Knowledge of NEC contracts

Education

Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Job number UU04603 | Country United Kingdom | Region Cheshire West and Chester | Location Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP | Posting End Date 14/02/2026 | Band 5b | Role Type Permanent | Work hours 37 Hours per Week | Salary 43420

About us

Salary - 43420

Work Type - Hybrid

Job Location - Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP

Role Type - Permanent

Employment Type - Full Time

Working Hours - 37.0 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.

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

Benefits

• 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
• Up to 7.5% 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
• Best Doctors
• Salary Finance
• Wealth at Work courses
• Deals and discounts
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Mental health first aiders
• ShareBuy
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Enhanced parental leave schemes

Job Purpose

We have a great opportunity for an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join our growing team within Operations to support the successful delivery of the Operational base maintenance programme by providing a professional quantity surveying service, encompassing one or more of the core areas of procurement and contract management.

The service if to be undertaken in accordance with high professional standards and business principles in compliance with regulatory and company procedures and policies.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• To support the commercial function by delivering projects within the category plan ensuring optimum value for money for UU
• Engage with stakeholders to support the alignment of business strategy and policy to deliver category plans
• Ensure contractual compliance and proactively manage contractor performance throughout the contract period
• Managing the conflicting business priorities of carious stakeholders
• Provide support and timely escalation to the Quantity Surveyor and/or Senior Quantity Surveyor and/or Commercial Business Manager
• Ensure compliance of the business strategy and policy
• Proactively manage and mitigate commercial and business risks
• Ensure collaborative working across the commercial directorate
• Work collaboratively with the Commercial Indirects team, to ensure delivery of compliant procurement
• Produce and maintain quality commercial / contractual data
• Support the operational and commercial function in IAP and concept phases
• Provide the commercial function to support the Operational Delivery teams in the definition phase
• Support the delivery of contract administration throughout the project lifecycle

Technical Skills & Experience

• Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent; alternatively sufficient relevant experience to support the requirements of the RICS professional experience route
• Registered as a student and working towards chartered membership of a relevant institution (e.g. Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)
• Experience of managing large volumes of contracts including change management through to completion
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft functions including but not limited to MS Excel, MS Word, MS Powerpoint
• Knowledge of key quantity surveying processes, tools and methodologies used across the whole project life-cycle
• Knowledge and experience in the use of NEC suite of contracts
• Strong commercial negotiation and resolution skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders
• Have an aptitude and willingness to continue to develop and apply knowledge gained during ongoing training and experience to situations encountered in the working environment

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent; alternatively sufficient relevant experience to support the requirements of the RICS professional experience route

Other

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.