Commercial Cost Specialist - Register your interest
Our people are what make Severn Trent such an exciting and inclusive place to work. We’re a team of over 7,000 colleagues, united by a shared purpose – delivering one of life’s essentials: water – in a culture that’s collaborative, welcoming and genuinely supportive.
As we move into AMP8, we’re delivering a £6.5 billion investment programme – one of the biggest in our history – and we’re growing our Commercial team to make it happen.
We’re now hiring across multiple levels in our Commercial Cost team – whether you’re early in your career or an experienced leader, there’s a role here where you can make a real impact.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
You’ll be part of a team at the heart of how we plan, manage and control costs across major infrastructure projects – turning data into insight, improving performance, and supporting key commercial decisions.
Assistant Commercial Cost Specialist
A great entry point into commercial cost management, where you’ll:
- Support pricing, cost curves and cost data management
- Analyse data to track performance and identify trends
- Provide cost support to Quantity Surveyors and the wider team
- Help produce reports that inform decision-making
This is a brilliant opportunity to build experience in a high-impact, supportive environment.
Commercial Cost Specialist
A key delivery role, where you’ll:
- Set and manage prices in line with commercial models
- Work closely with Estimators and QSs to ensure consistent pricing
- Develop and improve cost curves and reporting
- Analyse data to identify risks, opportunities and efficiencies
- Support governance, monitoring and financial performance
You’ll be influencing decisions and shaping how cost data is used across the programme.
Senior Commercial Cost Specialist
A leadership role within the team, where you’ll:
- Set direction for cost management across the programme
- Own cost data, cost curves and pricing governance
- Lead consistency, assurance and continuous improvement
- Provide expert insight on complex cost challenges
- Mentor and develop others while influencing senior stakeholders
This role plays a critical part in shaping how cost is governed and applied at scale.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE
Across all levels, we’re looking for people who:
- Are confident working with data and turning insight into action
- Can communicate clearly and influence stakeholders
- Bring a proactive, problem-solving mindset
- Enjoy working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Depending on level, you may bring:
- Experience in utilities, construction, engineering or infrastructure
- Strong cost modelling, pricing or cost curve experience
- Knowledge of governance, assurance or NEC contracts
- Leadership or mentoring experience (senior level)
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:
- Competitive holiday allowance + bank holidays
- Annual bonus scheme
- Industry-leading pension
- Share schemes and flexible benefits
- Dedicated training and development through our Academy
- The chance to work on major infrastructure that really matters
WHAT’S 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.
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