Commercial Opportunities

Are you a Commercial professional ready to make a real impact? Whether you're just starting out or bringing years of experience, we have exciting opportunities for Assistant Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors, Senior Quantity Surveyors, and Commercial Managers to join our Capital Commercial Department.

With over £6.4 billion being invested in construction projects over the next five years, now is the perfect time to be part of something bigger — for your career, your community, and the environment.

We have roles available across our Waste Infrastructure and Waste Treatment, Water Infrastructure, Water Treatment teams, with offices in Finham (Coventry), Raynesway (Derby), and Shelton (Shrewsbury).

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

We’re looking for Assistant Quantity Surveyors, Quantity Surveyors, Senior Quantity Surveyors, and Commercial Managers who are eager to join a successful, diverse, and highly engaged team to help deliver our Capital Programme.

What you’ll be doing :

Assistant Quantity Surveyors

Kick-start your career as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor and gain hands-on experience supporting contract negotiation and administration. You’ll work closely with project managers and delivery teams, assist in evaluating contract events, payments, and dispute resolution, and start building your expertise in sourcing strategies and work order negotiations. This is your opportunity to learn, grow, and make a real impact from day one.

Quantity Surveyors

Join us as a Quantity Surveyor and take the lead in shaping procurement strategies and delivering commercial excellence. You’ll draft and negotiate NEC4 Option A, C, and E contracts, manage contract administration, payments, and compensation events, and ensure every step aligns with internal governance and project objectives. This is your chance to drive value and make a measurable impact on high-profile projects.

Senior Quantity Surveyors

We’re looking for dynamic Senior Quantity Surveyors to lead from the front—driving procurement strategy, challenging supplier pricing, and steering contract negotiations with confidence. You’ll take ownership of contract lifecycle management and financial tracking, support project teams through early warnings and compensation events, and play a key role in mentoring junior talent while building strong, trusted relationships with stakeholders. If you’re ready to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

Commercial Managers

Step into a pivotal role as a Commercial Manager, where you’ll lead the performance management of design consultants and foster strong partnerships across internal teams and external suppliers. You’ll oversee NEC4 ECC service orders, ensuring alignment with programme and budget targets, while managing a small team of category managers and driving strategic initiatives. If you’re passionate about continuous improvement and supply chain innovation, this is your opportunity to lead with impact.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE ROLE

We’re looking for commercially minded professionals with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. You’ll have excellent attention to detail to ensure compliance and accurate reporting, along with a passion for delivering value and driving continuous improvement.

Strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise under pressure, and a proactive, self-reliant approach are essential. Experience in construction, utilities, or related sectors is beneficial, though we welcome transferable skills.

A full UK driving licence is required due to travel needs. For Commercial Managers, experience with design consultants and performance improvement is highly desirable.

Don’t worry if you don’t have a background in the utility sector – we welcome anyone with the relevant transferable skills and a can-do attitude. In return, we will support you every step of the way in your career journey with us, and that includes sponsoring your professional qualifications and investing in your ongoing development through our career progression framework.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We want people who show up and get involve. Those who are ready to be part of something bigger and who want to make a difference because they care. Is that you?

We do more, because we care.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

It’s not just a job you’ll get here, you’ll get a career too. We have a range of benefits that reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to ensure you reach your potential. And we’ll also help you play your part in looking after the environment and the community in which we live. Here’s some of our favourites:

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

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. 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!