Wessex Water

We describe ourselves as a ‘community within a community' here at Wessex Water. We are expanding our Quantity Surveying capability, with the next asset management programme on the horizon. 

Our Quantity Surveyors are encouraged to have a voice, be free-thinking and empowered, and own their portfolio of work. 

What you'll do

The role involves working on major projects across the whole Wessex Water region. This is an opportunity to manage all commercial aspects of projects, from initial inception and tender through to the settlement of final accounts.

Typically, you will: 

• manage all aspects of pre and post-contract duties for major projects
• manage contract change, opportunity and risk, payment applications and final accounts, in addition to carrying out project forecasting and reporting
• work closely with other team members, such as Project Managers, Designers, Engineers and Estimators, as well as attending regular financial meetings with senior members of staff
• work to financial targets and deadlines, interpret project programmes, understand risk, and react to the demands of construction delivery to ensure the best value for the company. 

What you'll need

As a self-sufficient Quantity Surveyor, you will have previous experience delivering key infrastructure schemes and will have worked within the water industry or a similar industry environment. 

To succeed in this role, you should ideally have: 

• quantity surveying experience in the construction industry, preferably with experience in the NEC Suite of Contracts
• completed a degree in quantity surveying or a similar construction-related qualification
• membership to the RICS/ICES (desirable but not essential)
• strong attention to detail, self-motivation, a problem-solving nature and a drive to succeed
• the ability to interpret technical/design details to assist in problem-solving and valuing engineering options as appropriate
• experience with change and risk management, as well as tender and final account negotiation skills
• good people skills, including leadership skills and the ability to foster professional relations with others
• a strong customer focus, while also being a team player
• a sound knowledge of health and safety related to the role.

What you'll receive

• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we are

We are one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.

The work we do goes beyond providing an essential public service. We also aim to have a positive impact on the communities we serve and the natural environment.

Our people tell us Wessex Water is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have the opportunity to develop and progress your career, while also receiving health and wellbeing support.

We also continue to promote diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us and if you would like to be part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need.

Sound interesting? Apply to start your application.