Hello! Thanks for stopping by. Let us tell you about all the great reasons to join us here at Yorkshire Water:
* We offer a competitive salary, £40,257 - £58,131, depending on experience
* Annual incentive related bonus - £1000 maximum Bonus Opportunity for the Performance Year
* Attractive pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution)
* Development opportunities in line with the Quantity Surveyor progression plan
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays – plus an extra wellness day!
* Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
* A great benefits package – choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover
* Retail savings scheme
* Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!
Location: Bradford, hybrid working – 2 office days per week
Work type: Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday
We have an exciting opportunity for Quantity Surveyors at multiple levels to join the Commercial Services Team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers.
What we do:
Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshire’s water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year.
To meet the challenges of new environmental legislation and changing expectations from customers, we are expanding our Commercial Services Team, offering rewarding career opportunities.
We are looking for Quantity Surveyors at all levels to be accountable for the commercial assurance of all financial and contractual aspects of contracted works associated with Yorkshire Water’s Capital Programme.
You will also be responsible for supporting the Commercial and Contracts Manager and other Quantity Surveyors in developing and implementing commercial strategies and procedures.
Where you fit in:
* Procurement and contract strategy development and implementation
* Development and implementation of key commercial controls
* Cost assurance pre and post contract
* Process applications for payment from partners
* Forecast assurance
* Change control assurance
* Contract administration assurance
* Supply chain management and procurement support
What skills & qualifications you will need:
* Knowledge of the administration associated with construction contracts
* Ability to identify, quantify and control commercial risks
* Knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts or other industry standard conditions of contract
* Professional qualification, or working towards a professional qualification, associated with the role
* Ability to work with all stakeholders to support key decision commercial outcomes
You will also benefit from having:
* Understanding and usage of framework agreements
* Understanding working within an Alliance environment
* Knowledge associated with developing commercial processes and procedures
* Experience in supplier relationship management
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Experience in water/utilities (or wider infrastructure sector)
We embrace a flexible working model, requiring an average of two days in the office per week.
If you’re an experienced Quantity Surveyor or wish to develop your career and want to help us deliver exceptional service for our customers while protecting the environment, apply today.
We are proud to serve the Yorkshire region and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds to apply.
If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check.
Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date (December 6th), should the need occur.
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