City: Newport
Address: Newport, Wales, GB, CF30LT
Job Requisition Number 9262
Work Type Temporary
Job Function Cost Management
Salary Range £47,492.00-£54,618.00
Base South East Hub
What you’ll be responsible for
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor - Asset Management
Please note: This opportunity is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the delivery and continuous improvement of wastewater network contracts.
- Ensure contract delivery meets statutory, regulatory, financial and governance requirements while achieving value for money.
- Provide commercial advice and support to operational teams, promoting best practice across the framework.
- Develop, maintain and analyse financial models, forecasts and cost reporting for network operations.
- Review costs, assess payments and resolve commercial queries in line with contractual requirements.
- Produce accurate financial information to support reporting, budgeting, accruals and forecasting.
- Monitor contract performance, activity volumes and key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Maintain accurate contract records and ensure data quality across relevant systems, including SAP.
- Support the management of compensation events and other contractual changes.
- Undertake site visits as required to validate completed works and contract performance.
- Prepare and present performance and financial information to stakeholders and management forums.
- Contribute to service continuity, benchmarking and continuous improvement initiatives across Asset Management.
About you
Essential Experience, Qualifications and Skills
- Qualified to degree level (or equivalent considerable relevant experience) and working towards chartered status.
- Experience of working with NEC contracts
- Good communication skills and comfortable reporting to Network Management Team, as required
- Ability to analyse, interpret and present financial information to ensure appropriate business decisions are taken
- Ability to interpret and apply statutory and regulatory standards to achieve best business outcome
- Excellent IT skills are required in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Full driving licence and ability to travel frequently as per business requirements
Who we are
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water keep 3 million people healthy each day with safe, reliable water, and take away wastewater to clean, before returning it safely to our beautiful rivers and seas.
To be able to deliver high quality, essential services which help to protect the health of our customers, colleagues and our environment, we need the right people to deliver on our vision. This is achieved by living our core values and demonstrating the core behaviours that underpin them. The security of our people, assets and information is key to us, so we are looking for people who understand and comply with the company’s required security objectives.
We know that the most successful teams are the most diverse teams. Equality, diversity and inclusion provide the very foundation to our culture at Welsh Water. We want every individual to feel confident, proud and able to bring their whole selves to work.
To ensure an improved representation in our workforce, applications are particularly welcome from minority groups including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, Females, LGBT+, Non-binary and people with disabilities. Together we continue to build a workplace that not only celebrates the diverse voices of our colleagues but also represents each customer we serve.
In essence, ours is a company based on trust, openness, respect, commitment and honesty. A company that our colleagues are proud to work for.
Dŵr Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No. 2366777. Registered office: Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT
Job Segment: Wastewater, Water Treatment, Surveyor, Law, ERP, Engineering, Legal, Technology
Due to the nature of the industry, we require satisfactory references, post offer medical clearance, and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business. For some roles there may be additional checks and security clearance required, and this offer is subject all checks being satisfied. You will receive further information on how to complete these checks via email once you have accepted this offer.
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Quantity Surveyor (Waste) in Newport employer: Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and a commitment to environmental sustainability, employees are empowered to grow through funded training and mentoring programmes. Located in the South West Catchment, this not-for-profit organisation fosters diversity and inclusion, ensuring every team member feels valued and proud to contribute to the health of communities and the environment.
