Quantity Surveyor - Construction in Warrington

Salary - Competitive Salary

Work Type - Hybrid

Job Location - Lingley Mere, Lingley Green Avenue, Warrington, WA5 3YR, United Kingdom

Role Type - Permanent

Employment Type - Full Time

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

Benefits:

• 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
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• 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, large-scale 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 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. In joining us, you will have full exposure to the organisation, our major projects 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.

Accountabilities:

• Cost forecasting; payments; cost auditing and agreement of final accounts.
• Negotiate and resolve contract claims/disputes and support senior managers in the resolution of escalated issues.
• Provide commercial expertise and guidance.
• Provide support and timely escalation to the Senior Quantity Surveyor/ Commercial Manager.
• Manage the conflicting business priorities of various stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance of the business strategy and policy.
• Proactively manage and mitigate commercial and business risk.
• Ensure collaborative working across the commercial directorate.
• Produce and maintain quality commercial / contractual data.
• Accountable for contract administration throughout the project lifecycle.
• This list is not exhaustive and may be extended to include any other ad‑hoc duties and responsibilities required from time to time.

Technical Skills:

• Alternatively sufficient relevant experience to support the requirements of the RICS Professional Experience Route.
• Knowledge of key quantity surveying processes, tools and methodologies used across the whole project life‑cycle.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of a broad range of standard forms of construction contract (preferably including NEC suite of contracts).
• Strong commercial negotiation and resolution skills.
• Experience of managing the commercial function on projects.
• Experience of line management.
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office or equivalent and ability to use IT systems and programmes.
• Full UK Driving License.

Qualifications:

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

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.