Quantity Surveyor (Pre Contract) in Nottingham

About us

United Utilities’ (UU) purpose is to deliver great water for a stronger, greener and healthier North West of England. We are committed to providing our services in a way that respects the environment, supports the economy, and benefits society. We value diversity, inclusion and innovation in our workplace, and we foster a culture where our people can grow, excel, and be themselves. We uphold our ethics, values and business model to fulfil our mission and, by setting clear goals and objectives, we create sustainable long-term value for our colleagues, customers and communities.

Whether you work with a team that shares your vision or join a network of peers with similar interests, you will find a welcoming and supportive organisation to be part of. We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution:

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays.
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover.
• Up to 10.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements.
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme.
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions.
• Best Doctors.
• Salary Finance.
• Wealth at Work courses.
• Deals and discounts.
• EVolve Car Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Plan.
• Mental health first aiders.
• ShareBuy.
• Enhanced parental leave schemes.

Job Purpose

Are you an experienced Quantity Surveyor looking for a rewarding career, that combines your passion for construction and stakeholder management with sustainable projects that benefit society and the environment? If yes, then United Utilities (UU) have exciting opportunities for you to join our teams across multiple locations in the North West of England. UU are experiencing a period of growth and transformation, creating several opportunities within our Commercial function to work alongside our largest and most ambitious new projects.

As a Quantity Surveyor you will lead and support one of several business-critical teams, managing a multitude of responsibilities. You will have the opportunity to manage a range of activities, including contract management, risk analysis, supplier collaboration and commercial operations, whilst ensuring value for money for our customers and our continued commitment to North West, England.

Our roles will offer the opportunity for you to join during a period of unprecedented development, allowing you to grow within our organisation, tailoring your role to requirements and enhancing your value-contribution throughout your tenure. In joining us, you will have full exposure to the organisation, projects of all sizes and our largest industry partners. Stakeholder collaboration is vital for this role. You will therefore need to build strong working relationships, manage key internal and external stakeholders effectively and ensure a full business partnering model, whilst maximising value, collaborating with other experts and leading initiatives to tackle challenges unique to our industry, contributing to our success and helping us achieve our objectives.

We champion flexible ways of working. In-person attendance is required three days per week to promote the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, alongside flexibility of hours to support work-life balance. Initially, you may be expected to attend more frequently to familiarise yourselves with the site, the team, and your role. United Utilities offer dynamic and long-lasting options that will help you grow professionally and personally and you will have the chance to enhance your skill, knowledge and experience in a supportive and collaborative environment.

If you are passionate about making a positive difference for the North West of England and want to join us on our journey of transformation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the UU family!

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Lead the creation, assurance and governance of sourcing and procurement documentation, ensuring full commercial and regulatory compliance, including adherence to the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016.
• Drive procurement strategy implementation, advising stakeholders on contractual matters, commercial risk, and cross‑business impacts while managing competing priorities.
• Act as the primary commercial contact for the category, providing expert guidance, resolving queries, and escalating issues to the Managing Quantity Surveyor when required.
• Oversee end‑to‑end tendering activity, including scope review, preparation of contract data, tender issuance, bid management, evaluation, BAFO, and award recommendations.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise on commercial strategy, risk mitigation, claims management, and negotiation of commercial terms.
• Foster collaborative working across operational teams, the wider commercial directorate, and regulatory procurement to ensure compliant, effective procurement delivery.
• Lead supplier and contract relationship management, ensuring robust pre‑contract processes, effective contract administration, and protection of the organisation’s commercial position, including liaison with legal advisors.
• Manage procurement of clustered packages and one‑off works contracts using appropriate procurement strategies, influencing contractors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to uphold professional supply chain standards.

Technical Skills & Experience

• Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent; alternatively sufficient relevant experience to support the requirements of the RICS Professional Experience Route.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Commercial negotiation and resolution skills.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of a broad range of standard forms of contract (preferably including NEC suite of contracts).
• Experience of tendering of construction projects.
• Working knowledge of Regulated procurement and contract law.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

• Quantity Surveying degree or equivalent; alternatively sufficient relevant experience to support the requirements of the RICS Professional Experience Route.

Other

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.