Principle Quantity Surveyor

Company description:
Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Job description:

Principal Quantity Surveyor 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, depending on experience (£65,000 - £80,000) A company car lease/allowance scheme (£500 per month/£6,000 per year, based on full-time employment on joining the company). You can opt to sign up to the EV Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme 6 months after joining the company. Annual incentive related bonus (up to 10% of annual salary, increasing to 15% in the 26 to 27 performance year).

Private health care (self only) Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2 extra wellness days! 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:

This role will initially be based in Bradford but were moving our office to Leeds Valley Park in summer 2026, so youll be based there in the future - Hybrid Working (2 days in the office a week Bradford/Leeds) Other days will consist of a mix of site visits, working in consultant and contractor offices, and working from home. Work type:
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday Friday. We have an exciting opportunity for a Principal Quantity Surveyor to join the Capital Project team at Yorkshire Water and be a part of helping Yorkshire Water to provide the best service to our customers. Could this be you?

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 and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.

The Capital Project team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators.

Join a high-impact role where youll shape the commercial success of major infrastructure projects from day one. As a key commercial leader, youll influence strategy, drive value, and work at the heart of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team delivering critical capital programmes. This is an opportunity to take ownership of complex projects, build strong stakeholder relationships, and make a tangible difference in a regulated environment while continuing to grow your expertise and professional profile.

Where you fit in:
As our Principal Quantity Surveyor, you will:
Be the trusted commercial partner to the Senior Project Manager and project team, influencing decisions from concept through to completion. Shape and drive commercial strategy, ensuring projects are set up for success from day one. Provide expert advice on contract strategy, procurement routes, risk allocation, and cost management, aligned with best practice and regulatory requirements. Take the lead in building strong, productive relationships with delivery partners and consultants.

Own and drive project budgets, forecasts, and cost plans across every stage of the project lifecycle. Champion robust cost control and change management, always ensuring financial discipline. Deliver maximum value for money through smart cost challenge, innovative thinking, and strategic decision-making without compromising on safety, quality, or performance. Lead the commercial management of key contracts (NEC, IChemE, or similar), including early warnings, compensation events, and final accounts.

Proactively identify and manage risks and opportunities, ensuring projects stay on track commercially. Play a key role in resolving commercial issues and supporting dispute avoidance. Ensure full compliance with commercial policies, governance frameworks, and regulatory expectations. Produce and present high-quality commercial reports and forecasts to senior stakeholders and governance forums. Support audits and provide assurance, helping maintain transparency and accountability across the programme.

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with PMO, engineering, planning, procurement, and delivery partners. Mentor and support junior commercial colleagues, helping to build capability across the team. Contribute to…