Senior Quantity Surveyor (Professional Services)
Job number UU02248
Country: United Kingdom
Region: Cheshire West and Chester
Location name: Lingley Mere (UU), Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, Warrington, WA5 3LP
Posting End Date: 17/02/2025
Band: 4a
Role Type: Permanent
Work hours: 37 Hours per Week
Salary: Competitive Salary
About us
United Utilities’ (UU) mission is to deliver high-quality water for a more prosperous, 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:
1. A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service, in addition to 8 bank holidays.
2. A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover.
3. Up to 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements.
4. A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme.
5. This is a full-time role with flexible and hybrid working.
The role
We have a great opportunity for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team in Commercial. In this role, you will support the successful delivery of United Utilities business needs by providing a professional pre-contract quantity surveying service, in the Professional Services commercial category. The service is to be undertaken in accordance with high professional standards and business principles in compliance with regulatory and company procedures and policies. You will manage a quantity surveying team of varying levels of experience and will have responsibility for the professional development of the individuals within the team. You’ll collaborate within a team and be skilled at presenting data and outcomes to the Commercial Manager and UU Stakeholders. 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!
Key accountabilities
• Responsible for creation and quality assurance of sourcing documents.
• Manage key stakeholders in agreement and implementation of the procurement strategies including but not limited to advising and guiding on contract specifics, contractual risk and impacts on other business areas.
• Act as first point of contact for queries within the category and provide general advice and support.
• Manage conflicting business priorities of various stakeholders.
• Provide support and timely escalation to the Pre Contract Managing Quantity Surveyor.
• Ensure commercial and regulatory compliance including but not limited to the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016.
• Proactively manage and mitigate commercial risks.
• Act as a subject matter expert, provide commercial expertise and guidance.
• Manage the tendering process, reviewing EWI/scope documents, preparing contract data, issuing tender documents, managing tender queries, mid-bid reviews, evaluating tenders, BAFO, and recommending contract award.
• Ensure collaborative working across the commercial directorate and within the project team.
• Work collaboratively with the regulatory procurement team, to ensure delivery of compliant procurement.
• Establish and maintain appropriate contract and supplier relationship management.
• Manage pre-contract commercial processes and procedures.
• Negotiate on commercial terms when applicable.
• Maintain effective management of contracts/framework agreements.
• Procurement of commercially robust clustered packages or discrete one-off works contracts, using a range of procurement strategies.
• Communicate and influence contractor, suppliers and internal stakeholders and promote professional supply chain activities and protect the Employer from commercial and contractual risks.
• Ensure appropriate protection for the business by consulting with legal advisors.
• Provide contractual and commercial advice and assistance to the business; manage associated risks with different strategies by identification and assessment.
• Manage, coach and develop Trainee Pre Contract Quantity Surveyors / Assistant Pre Contract Quantity Surveyors / Pre Contract Quantity Surveyors as required.
• Support business functions in dealing with commercial claims, working with UU Legal to protect UU's interests.
Skills & experience
Essential Skills:
* Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a Construction/engineering consultancy Environment.
* Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
* Commercial negotiation and resolution skills.
* Knowledge and experience in the use of a broad range of standard forms of construction contract (preferably including NEC suite of contracts).
* Experience of tendering and managing professional services type contracts.
* Working knowledge of Regulated procurement and contract law desirable.
* Chartered Membership of a relevant institution (e.g. Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).
Other
We believe in empowering you to achieve your aspirations and dreams, both in your work and in your life. To help you achieve your goals, we offer a variety of voluntary benefits that you can select according to your needs and preferences:
1. Onsite gym and physio lounge with instructor-led gym classes and dedicated physiotherapist, onsite childcare and nursery, free parking and EV charging points, dedicated multi-faith/prayer rooms and free Warrington bus service for UU colleagues.
2. MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions.
3. Best Doctors.
4. Salary Finance.
5. Wealth at Work courses.
6. Deals and discounts.
7. EVolve Car Scheme.
8. Employee Assistance Plan.
9. Mental health first aiders.
10. ShareBuy.
11. MORE Choices flexible benefits.
12. Enhanced parental leave schemes.
Compliance
Further Information:
More information can be found below:
• UU benefits: https://www.unitedutilities.com/corporate/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits-of-working-for-us/
• Pension information: https://www.unitedutilities.com/corporate/careers/pensions/
• UU careers: https://www.unitedutilities.com/corporate/careers/
• Data privacy: https://www.unitedutilities.com/privacy/
Selection Process Details:
Your application will go through the following stages of assessment:
1. Pre-sift - We will check that your CV meets the essential/eligibility criteria listed in the Skills & Experience section of this advert. On your CV, please clearly show how you meet the criteria above.
2. Sift - Your CV will be reviewed by UU hiring managers to determine eligibility for interview.
3. Interview - If invited to interview, you'll be assessed against the sift categories in the Skills & Experience section of this advert.
4. Feedback - Feedback will be provided post-interview. If successful, your application will be considered for offer. Please note feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview.
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