Senior Quantity Surveyor at Southern Water in Brighton, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

cost management

procurement

contract strategy

risk management

governance

dispute resolution

Collaborate with Project Managers and contractors to set realistic cost targets and contractual terms.
Ensure governance, compliance, and control across all commercial activity.
Drive continuous improvement in managing commercial risk and delivering value for customers and stakeholders.
Act as a key commercial partner, providing expert advice on cost management, procurement, and contractual strategy.
Support the full commercial lifecycle—from feasibility and procurement through to change control and dispute resolution.

Requirements

nec contracts

commercial management

utilities

stakeholder engagement

quantity surveying

commercial acumen

Strong understanding of NEC contracts and commercial strategy (pre- and post-contract).
Demonstrable experience in commercial management on large-scale infrastructure, utility, or construction projects.
Experience in utilities or water sector.
Ability to influence stakeholders and work collaboratively across teams.
Relevant qualification in construction or quantity surveying.
Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

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Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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Company

Overview

2.25 million

Customers Served

Serving 2.25 million customers since privatisation in 1989.

0.5 GL

Drinking Water Pumped

Pumps over 0.5 GL of drinking water daily.

£72m loss

Operating Loss

Experienced a £72 million operating loss in March 2024 due to rising costs.

Constructs reservoirs, pipelines, sewage treatment upgrades, and implements contingency measures like importing water during droughts.
Specializes in large-scale water infrastructure, operational delivery, and environmental engineering across the South East.
Notably fined for misreporting sewage spills; offers guided tours of Victorian sewers and public access to historic reservoirs.

Culture + Values

“Working differently” – using new technology and nature‑based solutions
“Collaborating with community partners”
“Showing leadership on key environmental issues”
“Engaging with customers, stakeholders and partners to maximise opportunities”

Environment + Sustainability

24% by 2025

Renewable Energy Target

Target to generate 24% of own renewable energy by 2025.

75% by 2035

Storm Overflow Compliance

Aiming to achieve 75% compliance by 2035 to reduce storm overflow spills.

£7.8B Capital Plan

Environmental Investments

£7.8 billion capital plan from 2025-2030 focusing on new technology and nature-based solutions.

Three‑Star EPA

Environment Agency Rating

Aiming for a three-star Environment Agency rating by 2025 following a two-star rating in 2022.

On track to generate own renewable energy and buying accredited renewable energy since 2021.
Fleet electrification targets: cars/vans by 2035, HGVs via low-carbon fuels by 2040.
Investing £1.5 billion in Clean Rivers & Seas to reduce storm overflow spills and achieve full compliance by 2050.

Inclusion & Diversity

No publicly available strategic DEI goals or gender‑related statistics found

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