Job Description

Are you an experienced Procurement, Commercial or Supplier Management professional looking to take your career in a new direction?

At Severn Trent, our purpose is taking care of life’s essentials. We’re investing over £6 billion into our capital programme to deliver the infrastructure our customers depend on every day.

With a programme of this scale, we’re growing our Capital Commercial team in our Coventry, Derby and Shrewsbury offices. This role offers a great opportunity to move into the construction and infrastructure sector, even if you haven’t worked in it before.

WHY IS THIS ROLE DIFFERENT

This isn’t a traditional procurement role.

As a Quantity Surveyor at Severn Trent, you’ll combine your commercial skills with project delivery, giving you the opportunity to:

• Move beyond transactional procurement into end-to-end commercial involvement
• Work closely with project managers, engineers and delivery partners
• See the real-world impact of your decisions on live infrastructure projects
• Develop expertise in NEC contracts, cost management and project commercial practices, with full support and training
  
  

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW


As a Quantity Surveyor, you’ll support the commercial delivery of projects across their full lifecycle, from early procurement through to final account.

You’ll work under the guidance of a Senior Quantity Surveyor or Commercial Manager, building your capability while taking responsibility for key commercial activities.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Supporting the commercial management of low to medium complexity projects and work packages
• Contributing to procurement strategies, sourcing decisions and tender processes
• Engaging with suppliers and supporting negotiations and commercial discussions
• Reviewing and challenging supplier costs and proposals
• Supporting contract management and ensuring obligations are delivered
• Managing commercial data, payments and reporting processes
• Identifying risks and supporting their management and mitigation
• Building strong relationships across project teams and supply chain

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE


We’re open to candidates from a range of backgrounds and particularly welcome those from Procurement and Commercial roles.

You might come from:

• Procurement or Category Management
• Strategic sourcing or supplier management
• Commercial or contract management
• Early career quantity surveying or cost management
  
  

Experience:

• Experience managing suppliers, contracts, or commercial processes
• Experience supporting tenders, negotiations, or sourcing strategies
• Ability to influence stakeholders and challenge constructively
• Exposure to construction or NEC contracts is helpful but not essential
  
  

Skills and approach:

• Commercially curious with a focus on value and efficiency
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator and collaborator
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn
• Strong attention to detail and organisation

Qualifications:

• Degree qualified or equivalent experience
• CIPS, RICS or similar professional membership desirable

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We’ll reward you for it, too. We have a range of benefits that recognise great work, and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the communities where we live.

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite's perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 additional days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2,250 depending on company performance)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – the chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two volunteering days per year

WHATS NEXT?

We can’t wait to hear from you.

Before you apply, you’ll need an updated copy of your CV and about five minutes to spare. If you’re not too sure about what you need to do, or have a question about the role before applying, please do reach out to our amazing team of recruiters at  recruitment@severntrent.co.uk.

And if your curiosity has peaked and you're wanting to find out even more, search  #LifeAtSevernTrent on social media.

Ps. we’ll always let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date - so keep an eye on your phone and emails!