Senior Quanity Surveyor
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Occupation Type
Quantity surveyors
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£48,600
(£24.92 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
Closing Date
2026-03-20
Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Chichester, hybrid working
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours
Salary: up to £65k
About The Role
We’re expanding our commercial team to deliver Southern Water’s most ambitious capital programme to date. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor (internally you will be known as Commercial Manager), you’ll play a pivotal role in managing cost, procurement, and contractual governance across large-scale projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment.
What You Will Be Responsible For
2026-03-20
Job Title: Senior Quantity Surveyor
Location: Chichester, hybrid working
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours
Salary: up to £65k
About The Role
We’re expanding our commercial team to deliver Southern Water’s most ambitious capital programme to date. As a Senior Quantity Surveyor (internally you will be known as Commercial Manager), you’ll play a pivotal role in managing cost, procurement, and contractual governance across large-scale projects that make a real difference to communities and the environment.
What You Will Be Responsible For
- 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.
- Ensure governance, compliance, and control across all commercial activity.
- Collaborate with Project Managers and contractors to set realistic cost targets and contractual terms.
- Strong understanding of NEC contracts and commercial strategy (pre- and post-contract).
- Ability to influence stakeholders and work collaboratively across teams.
What you’ll bring to the role:
- Relevant qualification in construction or quantity surveying.
- Demonstrable experience in commercial management on large-scale infrastructure, utility, or construction projects.
- Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Experience in utilities or water sector.
You will be joining at a time of significant change, working alongside a highly skilled leadership team with a clear vision for the future. We offer an environment where senior professionals can make a meaningful impact, influence major strategic decisions, and drive long-term value creation
Our mission is to protect and enhance life through water—and we need passionate people to help us achieve it. If you’re inspired by our purpose and believe you can contribute, apply today. You don’t need to meet every criterion; what matters most is your drive to make a difference.
If this role isn’t quite what you’re looking for but are keen to be contacted about opportunities at Southern Water, you can register your details here: Introduce Yourself (myworkdaysite.com- Introduce Yourself)
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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.