Senior Quantity Surveyor

Overview

Our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials, and we’re investing over £6 billion into construction projects over the next five years to improve the services we provide.

Within our Capital Commercial Department, we are looking for a Senior Quantity Surveyor to join our team at either our Raynesway (Derby) office or Finham (Coventry) office.

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. You will support our Project Managers to ensure contracts are managed, including assessment of contract events and applications for payment, issuing contract notifications, and leading on dispute resolution. Key to your success will be the confidence to develop sourcing and contract strategies, and to draft, test and negotiate work orders with our contractors.

• Quantity Surveyor or procurement experience, looking to progress your career.
• 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.

We welcome anyone with the relevant transferable skills and a can‑do attitude. We will support you every step of the way in your career journey, including sponsoring your professional qualifications and investing in your ongoing development through our career progression framework.

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

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