Commercial Manager - Register interest

Overview

Are you early in your career or working in procurement or commercial roles and looking to develop your skills in a position that makes a real difference? At Severn Trent, our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials. We’re investing over £6 billion into our capital programme to deliver the infrastructure our customers and communities rely on every day. With a programme of this scale, we’re growing our Capital Commercial team and are looking for Assistant Quantity Surveyors to join us in our Coventry, Derby and Shrewsbury offices.

This is a great opportunity to start or build your career in a supportive environment, whether you’re already in an assistant role or looking to transition into the sector.

This isn’t just an entry‑level role or a traditional procurement position.

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor at Severn Trent, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across both procurement and project delivery, helping you understand how commercial decisions directly impact large‑scale infrastructure projects.

• Develop experience across sourcing, contract management and project delivery
• Work closely with project managers, engineers and supply chain partners
• Gain practical exposure to cost management, commercial processes and contracts
• Be supported with structured development and opportunities to achieve professional qualifications

• Supporting the commercial management of low complexity projects and contracts
• Assisting with sourcing activities, supplier engagement and tender processes
• Supporting negotiations and preparing commercial information
• Reviewing supplier costs and helping ensure value for money
• Supporting contract administration, payments and reporting processes
• Maintaining accurate commercial records and ensuring compliance with processes
• Working with stakeholders across project teams and supply chain
• Supporting the resolution of commercial and contractual queries

We’re looking for people with the right attitude and potential, not just construction experience.

• Procurement or category management
• A business, finance or commercial background
• A construction or engineering environment
• An apprenticeship, graduate programme or early career pathway

• Some exposure to procurement, commercial or project environments
• Experience working with suppliers or supporting sourcing activity is helpful
• A willingness to learn and develop in a structured environment

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive and positive attitude
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• An interest in how commercial decisions impact projects and outcomes

• Working towards or interested in a professional qualification such as CIPS or RICS
• Degree or equivalent experience desirable

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