Quantity Surveyor - Smart Metering

Morrison Water Services

  • Birstall, Leicestershire Leeds
  • £35,000-50,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.Where will you be working?We help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We're problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure.This role will be within our Smart Metering programme in Yorkshire. Building on our 25+ year relationship with Yorkshire Water, this exciting programme with Netmore involves the installation of 1.3 million meters and is critical to the region's future supply needs.Want to be a part of it?What will you be doing?You will be responsible for the procurement and management of sub-contractors, applications and payments, as well as overseeing cash flow and aged debt reporting. The role is not simply about managing finances, but also involves working with a team of skilled professionals to drive performance and ensure successful project outcomes.As the Quantity Surveyor working within our Commercial Team, you will be playing a vital role in the success of our projects. You thrive on being a key player in managing the financial and contractual aspects of the Smart Metering framework. This role would really suit somebody who is passionate about ensuring the profitability and success of projects, using data to create insight and drive enhancements throughout the contract.In this role, you will be part of a dedicated team, working on the delivery of the Smart Metering programme. Your primary focus will be the management of our Sub-Contract partners throughout their lifecycle from selection and on-boarding, though delivery, to final account. You will be ensuring that they deliver in line with their contractual obligations and driving improvements. You will deal with the financial aspects of the project, including cost reporting and cash flow management. Your day-to-day activities will include providing sound commercial advice and being involved in managing emerging risks and opportunities.You're not interested in simply going through the motions - you want to be part of a dynamic team where you can make a real impact. You will be at the forefront of managing the commercial aspects of our projects, ensuring that they are completed successfully and within budget. This role is about being proactive, strategic, and committed to delivering results.What you'll bring
  • Previous experience with Quantity Surveying, preferably gained within Utilities Contracting
  • BSc in Commercial Management / Quantity Surveying or other related subject is desirable but not essential if you can demonstrate relevant experience within our sector
  • Basic understanding and previous experience of NEC and other Construction contracts
  • Capability and desire to use data and other information to identify and prioritise opportunities for improvement
  • Full driving licence as there will be an element of site based travel involved within the role
  • To be an effective communicator and negotiator with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
What's in it for you?We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;
  • Matched or contributory pension scheme
  • Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
  • Employee assistance programme
  • My Rewards portal, access to 1000's of retail discounts
  • Life assurance
  • Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
  • Reward and recognition scheme
In addition, this role offers;
  • Company car and fuel card with a range of EV and hybrid vehicles to choose from
  • My Car Choice our salary sacrifice EV/ Hybrid car scheme
  • Health Care Cash Plan, giving you the ability to claim back medical expenses for things like dental, eyecare and physiotherapy and much more!
  • Discretionary bonus scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Personal Accident Cover
About usWe want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We're one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.
  • We're responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
  • We're open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
  • We're together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
  • We're ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life
Whether you're a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.It's an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.#MGroupW.

Morrison Water Services