Senior Quantity Surveyor

Company Description

Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

We have an exciting opportunity for Quantity Surveyors and Senior Quantity Surveyors to join the Capital Commercial Services Team at Yorkshire Water and be part of delivering the best service to our customers.

Here are the key benefits and details of the role:

• Competitive salary, 4a to 4b, £45,427 – £73,000 (dependent on experience)
• Annual incentive bonus – up to £1,000 for the Performance Year
• Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
• Development opportunities aligned with the Quantity Surveyor progression plan
• 25 days annual leave, bank holidays, and an extra wellness day
• Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary
• Choice of benefits including health cash plan, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flexibility, and partner cover
• Retail savings scheme
• Online GP service, cycle‑to‑work scheme, gym membership discounts, and more

Location: Bradford – hybrid working (2 office days per week, office moves to Leeds from Summer 2026)

Work type: Permanent, 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday

• Procurement and contract strategy development and implementation
• Cost assurance pre and post contract
• Development and implementation of key commercial controls
• Supporting negotiations with partners
• Evaluating financial risks
• Contract administration in line with the NEC suite of contracts
• Process partners’ applications for payments
• Change control assurance
• Supporting successful completion of schemes
• Providing guidance and support in risk management and cost control
• Liaising with stakeholders
• Supply chain management and procurement support
• Further developing commercial behaviours suited to a multi‑party collaborative enterprise

• Knowledge of the administration associated with construction contracts
• Ability to identify, quantify and control commercial risks
• Knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts and related contract‑management practices, procedures and systems
• Ability to work with all stakeholders, providing guidance and supporting key commercial decisions that benefit Capital Delivery

• Understanding and usage of framework agreements
• Experience working within an Alliance environment
• Knowledge of developing commercial processes and procedures
• Experience in supplier relationship management
• Experience or knowledge of behavioural management techniques and tools
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience in water/utilities or a wider infrastructure sector
• Professional qualification, or working towards a professional qualification, related to the role

We embrace a flexible working model, typically requiring an average of two office days per week. When collaborative efforts, training or deadlines demand it, this may increase.

Applicants will need to undergo pre‑employment checks, including a Basic Disclosure Check and possible security vetting. All roles are subject to a medical questionnaire and further medical checks when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. Adjustments are offered to make the application experience as comfortable as possible.

Just a heads‑up – we may close this campaign as soon as a suitable candidate is found, so please apply promptly.

No agencies please.

Apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.