Job Description

Are you an experienced Procurement, Commercial or Supplier Management professional ready to take on a more senior, delivery-focused role?

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 and communities rely on every day.

To deliver this, we’re growing our Capital Commercial team in our Coventry, Derby and Shrewsbury offices. This role offers an exciting opportunity to step into construction and infrastructure, applying your commercial expertise in a more dynamic, project-led environment.

WHY IS THIS ROLE DIFFERENT


This isn’t a traditional procurement role.

A Senior Quantity Surveyor at Severn Trent, takes full commercial ownership of projects, moving beyond sourcing and supplier management into end-to-end responsibility for commercial outcomes.

In this role you will:

• Take ownership of commercial performance across projects from inception to final account
• Work directly with project teams, engineers and delivery partners
• See the direct impact of your decisions on live infrastructure delivery
• Build expertise in contract management, cost assurance and NEC frameworks, with support provided

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

As a Senior Quantity Surveyor, you’ll act as the lead commercial representative across a portfolio of projects, taking accountability for delivering value, managing risk and ensuring successful outcomes.

You’ll typically manage larger or more complex projects, operating independently and leading commercial decision-making across your portfolio.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Leading the end-to-end commercial management of capital projects and frameworks
• Acting as the primary commercial point of contact for project teams and supply chain partners
• Leading supplier engagement, negotiations and commercial agreements
• Drafting and managing contracts and ensuring obligations are understood and delivered
• Taking ownership of commercial risk management and project outcomes
• Challenging costs, identifying efficiencies and driving value for money
• Resolving complex commercial issues and managing disputes where required
• Providing guidance and mentoring to Quantity Surveyors and early career professionals

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

We’re open to experienced professionals from a range of backgrounds and particularly welcome those from Procurement and Commercial roles who are ready to step into a more accountable, project-led position.

You might come from:

• Procurement or Category Management
• Strategic sourcing or supplier management
• Commercial or contract management
• Quantity surveying or cost management
  
  

Experience:

• Strong experience managing suppliers, contracts and commercial outcomes
• Experience leading negotiations and delivering value through commercial strategies
• Experience managing risk and resolving commercial or contractual issues
• Exposure to infrastructure or construction is helpful but not essential
  
  

Skills and approach:

• Strong commercial judgement and decision-making capability
• Ability to influence, lead and challenge at all levels
• Confidence operating independently and taking accountability
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
• Focus on delivering value and continuous improvement
  
  

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!