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Senior Quantity Surveyor
Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
Manage cost, procurement and contract governance for large water infrastructure projects.
3 days ago ago
£65,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Brighton, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
2,092 Employees
Service Specialisms
Water Services
Wastewater Services
Sewage Treatment
Water Treatment
Infrastructure Maintenance
Leak Detection
Customer Support
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Water Resources
Wastewater Networks
Sewer Services
Water Treatment
Water Filtration
Drinking Water Systems
Water Purification
Residential Water Services
+4 more
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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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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